progressive tense

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Noun : A verb tense used to describe an action that is ongoing or in progress at a specific time : The progressive tense indicates that an action is, was, or will be happening over a period of time, and is not a single, completed event. It is formed using a form of the verb "to be" (am, is, are, was, were, will be) plus the present participle (the -ing form) of the main verb. Usage a...