What is another word for present progressive?
Pronunciation: [pɹˈɛzənt pɹəɡɹˈɛsɪv] (IPA) 
The present progressive tense is commonly used to describe an action that is currently happening. Synonyms for this tense include the present continuous tense, present participle, and present continuous progressive tense. The present continuous tense emphasizes the ongoing nature of an action or event happening in the present moment. The present participle is a verb form that ends in -ing and is used to indicate ongoing events. The present continuous progressive tense conveys that an action is still in progress and is ongoing at the time of speaking or writing. All of these synonyms help to add nuance and clarity to the present progressive tense.
