A participle is a word that may function as a verb or as adjective. It can be used in verb tenses or as a modifier.
Present participle
The present participle ends in -ing form.
Examples:
- playing
- visiting
- working
Past participle
The past participle ends in -ed if it is a regular verb. However it may end differently if it is irregular. See the list of irregular verbs.
Examples:
- painted
- deceived
- burnt
Adjectival participles are used like adjectives. They are derived from verbs and contrast with verbal participles, which are considered to be forms of verbs rather than adjectives.
Examples:
- a very frightening experience.
- a very interesting book.
- a working mother
- a nicely written article.
- a completely burnt house.
- a newly painted room.