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Yes, the word 'crying' is the present participle of the verb 'to cry' (cries, crying, cried). The present participle of a verb is also a verbal noun called a gerund, and an adjective.

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Is crying an adjective?

It can be, referring to a crying person. Crying can also be a verb form, and a noun (gerund) meaning the act of crying, or making a cry (crying out).


Is crying a verb or an adjective?

The word 'crying' is the present participle of the verb'to cry' (cries, crying, cried). The present participle of a verb is also a verbal noun called a gerund, and an adjective.


Is has been crying a complete verb?

No, "has been crying" is a verb phrase. It consists of the helping verbs "has been" along with the main verb "crying." Together, they express a continuous action that took place in the past and has continued up to the current moment.


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Is crying a gerund?

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Is Crying common noun?

It is not a noun, common or proper. It is a verb.


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Is whimpering an adjective?

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Is cry a verb or noun?

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What is the function of the gerund phrase in this sentence Crying about our problems will not solve them.?

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What is the function of the gerund phrase in Crying about your problems will not solve them?

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Is weep a verb?

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