Gerunds: -ing
What is a gerund?
A gerund is a word ending in -ing that is derived from a verb, but functions as a noun.
When do Gerunds get their own lemma, and when are they placed under their base lemma (unconjugated verb term entry)?
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| Enter as own lemma | Place under base lemma |
Single words | Gerund has a noun definition of “The act of a". | Gerund does not have a noun definition "The act of a" |
Multi-word phrases | Base lemma is not a verb. | Base lemma is a verb. |