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Continuous Verb Tense Aspect Describe Action Continues Period

Front continuous
Back A verb tense (or aspect) used to describe an action that continues for a period of time. Continuous tenses are formed with the verb to be plus the present participle, for example: I’m watching the TV. It was snowing. Also called progressive. Compare with perfect. Learn more about continuous tenses.

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