present participle Antonyms
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Meaning of present participle
Wordnet
present participle (n)
a participle expressing present action; in English is formed by adding -ing
present participle Sentence Examples
- The children were laughing and playing joyously in the park.
- The hikers were panting and sweating after the strenuous climb.
- The students were writing diligently, taking notes on the lecture.
- The birds were chirping merrily, creating a symphony of sound.
- The waves were crashing onto the shore with a thunderous roar.
- The rain was pouring heavily, obscuring the view from the window.
- The flowers were blooming beautifully, filling the air with their sweet fragrance.
- The traffic was honking and crawling along the busy street.
- The dog was barking furiously, alerting its owner to a stranger.
- The salesperson was smiling charmingly, hoping to close the deal.
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a participle expressing present action; in English is formed by adding -ing
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The children were laughing and playing joyously in the park.
The hikers were panting and sweating after the strenuous climb.
The students were writing diligently, taking notes on the lecture.
The birds were chirping merrily, creating a symphony of sound.
