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present continuous

noun

present continuous

noun
1

Grammar, Human sciences, Linguistics, Sciences A tense that describes an ongoing action in the present. In English it is formed by use of a form of be with a present participle.

Synonyms
present progressive
Related terms
past continuous, present perfect continuous, present tense

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