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present continuous

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

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.

uncountable

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CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

present historic present imperfect present indefinite present indicative present participle present perfect

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