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present progressive

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun present progressive has 1 sense
  1. present progressive, present progressive tense - a tense used to express action that is on-going at the time of utterance
    --1 is a kind of progressive, progressive tense, imperfect, imperfect tense, continuous tense

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Present Progressive

Description:

The present progressive, also known as the present continuous, is a verb tense that expresses ongoing actions happening in the present moment. It is formed by using the auxiliary verb "to be" in the present tense with the main verb in its gerund form (-ing).

Sample Sentences:

  • She is running in the park right now.
  • We are studying for our exams this week.
  • They are watching a movie at the cinema.

Parts of Speech/Usages:

  1. Present progressive as a verb tense:
    • The children are playing in the backyard.
    • We are attending the conference next week.
    • He is fixing the car engine.
  2. Present progressive as a noun:
    • Their constant complaining is becoming quite annoying.
    • The current building of the hotel has reached the tenth floor.
    • Her endless talking prevented us from focusing on our work.
  3. Present progressive as an adjective:
    • The progressive stance of the political party resonates with many voters.
    • These ongoing changes in the company's structure are causing confusion among the employees.
    • Our developing friendship is getting stronger every day.

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