n. [ L. gerundium, fr. gerere to bear, carry, perform. See Gest a deed, Jest. ] (Lat. Gram.) [ 1913 Webster ]
1. A kind of verbal noun, having only the four oblique cases of the singular number, and governing cases like a participle. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. In Modern English, the -ing form of a verb, when functioning as a noun; as, running is good for the heart. [ PJC ]
3. (AS. Gram.) A verbal noun ending in -e, preceded by to and usually denoting purpose or end; -- called also the dative infinitive; as, “Ic hæbbe mete tô etanne” (I have meat to eat.). [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. gerundivus. ] Pertaining to, or partaking of, the nature of the gerund; gerundial. -- n. (Lat. Gram.) The future passive participle; as, amandus, i. e., to be loved. [ 1913 Webster ]
[megafepusu] (n) megafeps (mnemonic for verbs that never precede infinitives, but rather their gerunds); mind, enjoy, give up, avoid, finish, escape, postpone, stop [Add to Longdo]
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เช่น Secretary of State=รัฐมนตรีต่างประเทศของสหรัฐฯ (ในภาพตัวอย่าง),
High school=โรงเรียนมัธยมปลาย
