What is a gerund?

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What is a gerund?

A gerund is a verb form that functions as a noun in a sentence. It is created by adding the suffix "-ing" to the base form of a verb. Gerunds can be used as subjects, objects, or complements in a sentence. They can also be modified by adverbs or other words, just like regular nouns. For example, in the sentence "Swimming is my favorite hobby," the word "swimming" is a gerund as it functions as the subject of the sentence.