What do you call a verb that ends in -ing?

Question

There are different verb forms, and this is one of them. :)

Answer 1

A verb that ends in "ing" is categorized as a gerund or a participle verb. We also have "ing" words used as participle adjectives.

Here are examples of a gerund:

Exercising is good for your health.

I enjoy going for walks.

Here are examples of "ing" participle verbs that are used in the continuous tenses:

I was doing my homework when my mother called me for dinner.

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Here are examples of "ing" participle adjectives. These are technically adjectives, not verbs, but it's good to see the distinction.

The trip was absolutely amazing!

My friend shared some exciting news!

Answer 2

A verb that ends in -ing is called a gerund.