Meaning & use
participle
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A word formed from a verb, ending typically in '-ing' or '-ed,' that can function as an adjective or help form verb tenses.
See it in a sentence
In 'the broken vase,' 'broken' is a past participle acting as an adjective.
English teachers often warn students about dangling participles in their writing.
A note on using this word
English has two kinds: the present participle ('running') and the past participle ('run'), both essential for forming continuous and perfect verb tenses.
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