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participle

[ˈpɑːtɪsɪpl]

participle Definition

  • 1a form of a verb that is used in some languages to indicate perfect or continuous action or passive voice
  • 2a word formed from a verb which can function as an adjective or noun

Using participle: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "participle" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    In the sentence 'The broken window was replaced,' 'broken' is a past participle.

  • Example

    In the sentence 'I am walking,' 'walking' is a present participle.

  • Example

    In the sentence 'The running water is soothing,' 'running' is a present participle functioning as an adjective.

participle Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for participle

  • gerund
  • verb form
  • adjectival verb

Phrases with participle

  • a participle that typically expresses completed action, often formed by adding '-ed' to the base form of the verb

    Example

    In the sentence 'The cake was baked,' 'baked' is a past participle.

  • a participle that typically expresses ongoing action, often formed by adding '-ing' to the base form of the verb

    Example

    In the sentence 'The children are playing,' 'playing' is a present participle.

  • a participle that typically expresses completed action before another past action, often formed by adding '-ed' to the base form of the verb preceded by 'having'

    Example

    In the sentence 'Having finished his homework, he went to bed,' 'finished' is a perfect participle.

Origins of participle

from Latin 'participium', meaning 'a sharing, partaking'

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Summary: participle in Brief

A 'participle' [ˈpɑːtɪsɪpl] is a verb form that can function as an adjective or noun. It is used to indicate perfect or continuous action or passive voice. Examples include 'broken' in 'The broken window was replaced,' and 'walking' in 'I am walking.' Participle types include 'past,' 'present,' and 'perfect,' with examples like 'baked,' 'playing,' and 'having finished.'