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| 1 | 99% | 6 | Exact Match! | |
| 2 | 52% | 8 | Syntactic construction used to define or explain a noun or noun phrase by placing another noun or noun phrase next to it | |
| 3 | 41% | 10 | Characteristic of a verb form that acts as both a verb and a noun | |
Verb Form Functioning As A Noun Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 121 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
GERUND which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
GERUND
Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "GERUND" which means:
- noun
- • A noun formed from a verb (such as the `-ing' form of an english verb when used as a noun)
An example sentence would be:
- • "She is an expert in gerund usage."
- • "They discussed the importance of gerund phrases in writing."
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| The Guardian Quick16 Nov 2005 | Down 4 | |
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