present participle noun
plural ∼ -ciples [count] grammar : a verb form that ends in “-ing” and that is used with “be” to refer to action that is happening at the time of speaking or a time spoken of
▪ The verbs “dancing” in “He was dancing” and “crying” in “The baby is crying” are present participles. ◊The present participle can also be used before a noun like an adjective.
▪ the crying baby ▪ the quickly rising tide
▪ The verbs “dancing” in “He was dancing” and “crying” in “The baby is crying” are present participles. ◊The present participle can also be used before a noun like an adjective.
▪ the crying baby ▪ the quickly rising tide
