B1nounlanguageeducation
US/ˈpɑːr.tə.sɪ.pəl/
UK/ˈpɑː.tɪ.sɪ.pəl/
a verb form ending in -ing or -ed that can work as an adjective or help make verb tenses
In context
In "broken window", the word "broken" is a past participle.
Use the present participle after "while" to shorten the sentence.
Many irregular verbs have a different form for the past participle.
Words that go with participle
adjective + noun
- past participleThe past participle of "write" is "written".
- present participle"Running" is the present participle of "run".
noun + noun
- participle clauseA participle clause can replace a longer sentence.
- participle phraseA participle phrase can describe the noun before it.
- participle formCheck the participle form in the dictionary.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The window is breaking.Correct: The window is broken.