A gerund is ...

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a verb form functioning as a noun.
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a verb phrase.
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a type of modifier.
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an action verb preceded by the word "to."

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A gerund is a verb form functioning as a noun. It is formed by adding "-ing" to a verb (e.g., "running," "swimming") and can be used in various ways within a sentence, such as the subject, object, or complement.