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PROGRESSIVE ASPECT

(noun)

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Progressive Aspect.

Progressive Aspect - as a noun

The aspect of a verb that expresses its on-going action

Example Sentences

"The progressive aspect of the verb 'to be' is used to indicate ongoing actions."
"In English grammar, the progressive aspect is also known as the continuous aspect."
"The progressive aspect can be formed by combining the auxiliary verb 'to be' with the present participle of the main verb."
"She was studying when I called her, indicating the progressive aspect of her action."
"The progressive aspect is used to describe activities that were happening at a specific time in the past."
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