breaking a promise
breaking a promise is the present participle and gerund of break a promise.
Meaning of break a promise
Verb
break a promise (third-person singular simple present breaks a promise, present participle breaking a promise, simple past broke a promise, past participle broken a promise)
- To fail to keep a promise.
- Ryde Pier will remain closed to trains until July 10, Network Rail and South Western Railway have admitted. This means they will break a promise to have the pier reopened and trains running in time for the Isle of Wight Festival from June 15-18, one of the largest events in the island's tourism...2023 June 14, “Network News: NR and SWR apologise as Ryde Pier reopening misses festival deadline”, in RAIL, number 985, page 11
Questions about breaking a promise
- What is breaking a promise the present participle and gerund of?
- Breaking a promise is the present participle and gerund of break a promise.
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