A <b>present participle</b> is the form of a verb that denotes a progressive aspects. It can serve as an adjective or adverb, depending on the context, in that they describe an object or action. In English, the present participle is also the same form as the <b>gerund</b>, though it often translates as other forms in other languages.
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