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progressive aspect

/prəˈɡresɪv ˈæspekt/

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/prəˈɡresɪv ˈæspekt/C1formal
  • ruГрамматический аспект, используемый для описания действия, которое является продолжающимся, длительным или происходящим в определённый момент времени, часто образуется с помощью формы глагола 'to be' и причастия настоящего времени.

A grammatical aspect used to describe an action that is ongoing, continuous, or in progress at a particular time, often formed with a form of 'to be' and a present participle.

  1. Grammatical aspectB2formal

    A verb form used to describe an action that is ongoing, continuous, or in progress at a particular time.

    ruДлительный аспект

    • In the sentence 'She is reading a book,' the verb 'is reading' is in the progressive aspect.
    • The progressive aspect is often formed with the auxiliary verb 'to be' and the present participle.
    • He was walking home when it started to rain, showing the past progressive aspect.