Continuous tense
Continuous tense noun - A tense of verbs used in describing action that is on-going.
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Synonyms for Continuous tense
Progressive tense is a synonym for continuous tense. In some cases you can use "Progressive tense" instead a noun phrase "Continuous tense".
Progressive tense
Progressive tense noun - A tense of verbs used in describing action that is on-going.
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Synonyms for Progressive tense
Continuous tense is a synonym for progressive tense. You can use "Continuous tense" instead a noun phrase "Progressive tense".
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Progressive tense and Continuous tense. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 31, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/continuous_tense/progressive_tense
Continuous tense & Progressive tense. N.p., 2016. Web. 31 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/continuous_tense/progressive_tense>.
Progressive tense or Continuous tense. 2016. Accessed July 31, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/continuous_tense/progressive_tense.
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