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To: HIDEK6

‘ Never noun verbs.’

They’re called gerunds. They exist. It’s no big deal.

Gardening can be fun and is a legitimate word.


8 posted on 01/12/2025 7:43:06 PM PST by Fuzz
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To: Fuzz
I use gardenism, just to be safe.
12 posted on 01/12/2025 8:42:10 PM PST by PghBaldy (12/14/12 - 930am -rampage begins... 12/15/12 - 1030am - Obama team scouts photo-op locations.)
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To: Fuzz
They’re called gerunds. They exist. It’s no big deal.

“Invite” used as a noun, is not a gerund.

“Inviting” would be a gerund.

13 posted on 01/12/2025 8:55:28 PM PST by HIDEK6 (God bless Donald Trump)
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