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Present tense
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(grammar) a verb form that indicates an action or state occurring at the current time or a general truth
What is "present tense"?
Present tense is a grammatical form used to describe actions or events that are happening now or are generally true. It is the most common tense in English and is used in sentences that express current actions, habitual behaviors, or universal truths. The present tense is typically formed using the base form of the verb for all subjects, with an "-s" added for third-person singular subjects, such as "he" or "she." For example, in the sentence "He runs every morning," the verb "runs" is in the present tense, indicating a regular action. Present tense is essential for communicating ongoing activities and general statements about reality.
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Verbs in the present tense can also express current states, such as "She feels happy today."
She writes her journal in the present tense to capture the immediacy of her thoughts.
In Spanish class, we learned how to conjugate regular verbs in the present tense.
The present tense is used to describe habitual actions, as in "They go to the gym regularly."
