1. a word formed from a verb that can function as an adjective or be used with auxiliary verbs to form verb tenses
Usage: grammar

Examples

• In the sentence ‘The running water was cold,’ ‘running’ is a present participle.
• The past participle ‘broken’ is used in ‘The window was broken.’
• Present participles end in -ing, like ‘singing’ or ‘dancing.’
• Past participles often end in -ed, -en, or -t, such as ‘walked,’ ‘eaten,’ or ‘burnt.’
• She studied the difference between present and past participles in grammar class.
• The participle ‘excited’ can describe how someone feels.
• Participles help form perfect tenses like ‘I have finished my homework.’