Is the word singing a verb or noun?

"Singing" can be both a verb and a noun, depending on how it's used in a sentence:

Verb: When "singing" describes an action, it's a verb.

* Example: The choir is singing a beautiful hymn.

Noun: When "singing" refers to the act of singing itself, it's a noun.

* Example: We enjoyed the singing at the concert.

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