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The word like can be a verb, a noun, an adjective, an adverb, conjunction, or preposition. Example sentences:
As a verb: I like this movie, you will like it also.
As a noun: They had a very elaborate wedding, the like of which you only see in the movies.
As an adjective: They sell towels, bedding, drapery, and like household goods.
As an adverb: You may not believe it but she's more like forty than twenty five.
As a conjunction: They seemed fine like everything was alright.
As a preposition: She slept like an angel.
Some people use like as an interjection, but it can be annoying: It was, like, really great!
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A gerund is a verb that functions as a what?
A gerund is a verb that functions as a noun. eg I like reading -- Here the verb reading is functioning as a noun.
What is a gerund in English grammar?
A form of a verb that can be used as a noun.
Is engaged a verb or noun?
it is both, to be engaged to a person it is a noun, like engagement to a wedding. but if you are engaged in a conversation than it is a verb
Is reading a verb or adjective?
Reading can be a verb a noun or adjective. verb -- I am reading a good book. noun -- I like reading. adjective -- Have you seen my reading glasses?
What part of speech is lead?
"Lead" can be either a noun or a verb. In sentences such as "I will take the lead," the word is a noun. Even so, when used like "Lead the way!" (with the understood "you" as the subject) "lead" is a verb.
Is were a noun verb or subject noun?
"Was" is a verb, specifically the past tense of "is." It is used to indicate an action that occurred in the past.
A gerund is a verb that functions as a what?
A gerund is a verb that functions as a noun. eg I like reading -- Here the verb reading is functioning as a noun.
What is the noun form of the verb likely?
The word 'likely' is an adjective and an adverb, not a verb.The verb forms are like, likes, liking, liked.The noun forms are like, likes.The noun form of the adjective likely is likeliness.The noun form of the verb to like is the gerund, liking.
Is gaze verb or noun?
"Gaze" can be both a verb and a noun. As a verb, it means to look steadily at something. As a noun, it refers to a steady or intent look.
Is the word are a verb or noun?
Is, are, was, and were are linking verbs. These words link the noun to the action verb like "the children are running."
What is a gerund in English grammar?
A form of a verb that can be used as a noun.
What is the noun of the word liked?
The word 'liked' is the past tense of the verb to like.The word like is also a noun form.The noun 'like' is a word for equal or kind; a word for preference.Example: They grow Oranges and mandarins and the like.The noun form of the verb to like is the gerund, liking.
What is the difference between like and as?
Like is a preposition and will always connect a noun with a noun or a noun phrase with a noun phrase. As is a conjunction and will always connect a subject+verb idea with a subject+verb idea. eg: -As you can see, the dog is big (subject+verb linked with a subject+verb) -Etan is a taxi driver, like most of his friends (most of his friends isn't a subject+verb idea).
Is a verb an adjective?
for good grief no! a verb tells you what the noun did or is doing or what will do a adjective describes things about the noun (like what color it is)
Is engaged a verb or noun?
it is both, to be engaged to a person it is a noun, like engagement to a wedding. but if you are engaged in a conversation than it is a verb
Is engage a verb or a noun?
it is both, to be engaged to a person it is a noun, like engagement to a wedding. but if you are engaged in a conversation than it is a verb
Is produce a noun or verb?
The word produce can be used in either way, whether noun or verb. It depends on the context surrounding the verb. For example: A noun would be in a sentence like this: "We bought fresh produce at the store." The verb bought is being incurred on the noun produce. A verb would be in a sentence like this: "The chickens produce many eggs." The verb produce is describing what the chickens do.
