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the present continuous the ˌpresent conˈtinuous noun [S] ► F0 the verb form used for actions or events that are happening or developing now: » The sentences 'The children are watching television' and 'The weather is getting colder' are in the present continuous.Thesaurus+: ↑Verb forms, tenses and types of verbs• • • Extra Examples:» 'I am cooking' is an example of the present continuous.» 'They're coming' is an example of the present continuous. |