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past progressive

noun

Simple meaning

A progressive tense used to describe on-going action in the past.

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pastpruhgrehsiv

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ˈpæstpɹəɡˈɹɛsɪv

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noun

  1. grammar

    Past continuous

  2. grammar

    A progressive tense used to describe on-going action in the past

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