present continuous
ˈprɛzənt kənˈtɪnjʊəs
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Definition of present continuous - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

linguisticsTECH.tense showing ongoing action in the presentTECH.
  • In the present continuous, we say "I am working" to show action now.
  • The teacher explained the present continuous tense.
  • We are learning about present continuous in class.
present progressive
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Expressions with present

at presentadv.
indicate the current moment or time
At present, the store is closed for renovation.
live in the presentv.
engage fully in current activities and moments
He lives in the present by enjoying every concert he attends.
for the presentadv.
temporarily, not permanently
We will stay here for the present.
no time like the presentexp.
expresses that now is the best time to do something
No time like the present to start your homework!
present a united frontv.
show unity and agreement among group members
The team decided to present a united front during the meeting.
clear and present dangern.
risk or threat that is obvious and immediate
The government acted quickly due to the clear and present danger.

Expressions with continuous

continuous learningn.
ongoing process of gaining new knowledge or skills throughout time
Continuous learning helps workers keep up with changes in their industry.
continuous monitoringn.
ongoing observation and recording of data to detect changes or problems
Continuous monitoring of the network helped detect the intrusion quickly.
continuous supportn.
ongoing assistance or help
The project was successful due to continuous support from the community.
in continuous useadj.
used all the time without stopping or breaks
This machine has been in continuous use for years.
continuous loopn.
process that repeats the same steps again and again
The video plays on a continuous loop in the store window.
on a continuous basisadv.
happening all the time without long breaks or clear stopping points
The machines are monitored on a continuous basis for safety.
continuous wavesn.
uninterrupted flow or movement
The continuous waves of traffic never seemed to stop.
continuous tensen.
verb tense showing ongoing action
She explained the continuous tense during the English lesson.
continuous shootingn.
camera mode that quickly takes many photos while the button stays pressed
Use continuous shooting to capture the whole sequence of the jump.
continuous assessmentn.
ongoing evaluation of a student's work throughout a course
Continuous assessment includes quizzes, assignments, and participation.

Terms related to present continuous

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actioncontinuouscurrentgrammarongoingprogressivetenseverb

Terms with present continuous included in their meaning

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amaux.v.
grammar
used with 'I' to form present continuous tense
beaux.v.
linguistics
form continuous clauses with a present participle
bev.
grammar
used with present participles to form continuous tenses

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  1. French:présent progressif, ...
  2. German:Verlaufsform der Gegenwart, ...
  3. Italian:presente progressivo, ...
  4. Spanish:presente continuo, ...
  5. Portuguese:presente contínuo, ...
  6. Chinese:现在进行时, ...
  7. Japanese:現在進行形, ...
  8. Arabic:الْمُضَارِعُ الْمُسْتَمِرّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:הוֹוֶה מְמֻשָּׁךְ, ...
  10. Russian:настоящее длительное время, ...
  11. Ukrainian:теперішній тривалий час, ...
  12. Hindi:वर्तमान निरंतर काल, ...

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