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What is the difference between “I still use†vs “I am still using†in this sentence?
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What's the difference between :
It's 2018 already and I still use an iPhone 5S.
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It's 2018 already and I am still using an iPhone 5S.
Does the use of the word 'using' mean I am thinking of upgrading really soon, or is there any other significant difference?
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What's the difference between :
It's 2018 already and I still use an iPhone 5S.
vs
It's 2018 already and I am still using an iPhone 5S.
Does the use of the word 'using' mean I am thinking of upgrading really soon, or is there any other significant difference?
tense difference verbs
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What's the difference between :
It's 2018 already and I still use an iPhone 5S.
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It's 2018 already and I am still using an iPhone 5S.
Does the use of the word 'using' mean I am thinking of upgrading really soon, or is there any other significant difference?
tense difference verbs
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What's the difference between :
It's 2018 already and I still use an iPhone 5S.
vs
It's 2018 already and I am still using an iPhone 5S.
Does the use of the word 'using' mean I am thinking of upgrading really soon, or is there any other significant difference?
tense difference verbs
tense difference verbs
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One is simple present tense while the other is present continuous.
Use simple present whenever you want to indicate something you do frequently.
Every friday, I go to the mall.
Use present continuous whenever you want to indicate something you do in this very moment.
See ya later, I am going to the mall.
In this case, you could use either, frankly. They both seem to imply that you're ready for an upgrade, but neither moreso than the other.
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As you may know, the simple present tense is used for natural, repeating, or habitual activities. The present continuous is used for current and ongoing activities, things that are in progress.
In this case, do you habitually use your phone every day? Or are you using it continuously? It's kind of the same thing, don't you think? It's just two slightly different perspectives of the same general activity.
So when talking about your 6-year old phone, it doesn't really matter which you say. Nor does it imply any special intention to replace the phone. Both are just statements of fact.
I expect this is the same with most other activities in a similar context, but you should be aware of the nuance in case it does make a difference:
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One is simple present tense while the other is present continuous.
Use simple present whenever you want to indicate something you do frequently.
Every friday, I go to the mall.
Use present continuous whenever you want to indicate something you do in this very moment.
See ya later, I am going to the mall.
In this case, you could use either, frankly. They both seem to imply that you're ready for an upgrade, but neither moreso than the other.
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One is simple present tense while the other is present continuous.
Use simple present whenever you want to indicate something you do frequently.
Every friday, I go to the mall.
Use present continuous whenever you want to indicate something you do in this very moment.
See ya later, I am going to the mall.
In this case, you could use either, frankly. They both seem to imply that you're ready for an upgrade, but neither moreso than the other.
answered 37 mins ago
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One is simple present tense while the other is present continuous.
Use simple present whenever you want to indicate something you do frequently.
Every friday, I go to the mall.
Use present continuous whenever you want to indicate something you do in this very moment.
See ya later, I am going to the mall.
In this case, you could use either, frankly. They both seem to imply that you're ready for an upgrade, but neither moreso than the other.
answered 37 mins ago
Neil
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One is simple present tense while the other is present continuous.
Use simple present whenever you want to indicate something you do frequently.
Every friday, I go to the mall.
Use present continuous whenever you want to indicate something you do in this very moment.
See ya later, I am going to the mall.
In this case, you could use either, frankly. They both seem to imply that you're ready for an upgrade, but neither moreso than the other.
answered 37 mins ago
Neil
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answered 37 mins ago
Neil
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answered 37 mins ago
Neil
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answered 37 mins ago
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As you may know, the simple present tense is used for natural, repeating, or habitual activities. The present continuous is used for current and ongoing activities, things that are in progress.
In this case, do you habitually use your phone every day? Or are you using it continuously? It's kind of the same thing, don't you think? It's just two slightly different perspectives of the same general activity.
So when talking about your 6-year old phone, it doesn't really matter which you say. Nor does it imply any special intention to replace the phone. Both are just statements of fact.
I expect this is the same with most other activities in a similar context, but you should be aware of the nuance in case it does make a difference:
answered 29 mins ago
Andrew
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As you may know, the simple present tense is used for natural, repeating, or habitual activities. The present continuous is used for current and ongoing activities, things that are in progress.
In this case, do you habitually use your phone every day? Or are you using it continuously? It's kind of the same thing, don't you think? It's just two slightly different perspectives of the same general activity.
So when talking about your 6-year old phone, it doesn't really matter which you say. Nor does it imply any special intention to replace the phone. Both are just statements of fact.
I expect this is the same with most other activities in a similar context, but you should be aware of the nuance in case it does make a difference:
answered 29 mins ago
Andrew
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up vote
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As you may know, the simple present tense is used for natural, repeating, or habitual activities. The present continuous is used for current and ongoing activities, things that are in progress.
In this case, do you habitually use your phone every day? Or are you using it continuously? It's kind of the same thing, don't you think? It's just two slightly different perspectives of the same general activity.
So when talking about your 6-year old phone, it doesn't really matter which you say. Nor does it imply any special intention to replace the phone. Both are just statements of fact.
I expect this is the same with most other activities in a similar context, but you should be aware of the nuance in case it does make a difference:
answered 29 mins ago
Andrew
58.1k565127
As you may know, the simple present tense is used for natural, repeating, or habitual activities. The present continuous is used for current and ongoing activities, things that are in progress.
In this case, do you habitually use your phone every day? Or are you using it continuously? It's kind of the same thing, don't you think? It's just two slightly different perspectives of the same general activity.
So when talking about your 6-year old phone, it doesn't really matter which you say. Nor does it imply any special intention to replace the phone. Both are just statements of fact.
I expect this is the same with most other activities in a similar context, but you should be aware of the nuance in case it does make a difference:
answered 29 mins ago
Andrew
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answered 29 mins ago
Andrew
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answered 29 mins ago
Andrew
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answered 29 mins ago
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