Homonym: –ing (Gerund)
The suffix “–ing” is used to form the present participle of verbs, which helps describe actions happening right now. For example, in the sentence “The dog is barking,” the word “barking” shows what the dog is doing at this moment. It can also be used to create gerunds, which act like nouns, such as in “Swimming is fun.” Here, “swimming” refers to the activity itself.
Additionally, “–ing” can describe ongoing actions or states. For instance, in “She is reading a book,” the word “reading” indicates that the action is currently in progress. This makes “–ing” a useful tool for expressing time and activity in our everyday conversations.