Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
present-participle
verb
/ˈprɛzənt ˈpɑːrtɪˌsɪpəl/
Definition
The present participle is a verb form that typically ends in -ing and is used to indicate an ongoing action or a state of being.
Examples
- The children are playing outside.
- She is running a marathon this weekend.
- They were watching a movie when I called.
Meaning
In English grammar, the present participle is the form of a verb used to indicate an action that is in progress or to create continuous tenses.
Synonyms
- ongoing
- continuous
- progressing
