- a verb construction, in English made up of the auxiliary verb be in the present tense followed by the present participle of the main verb, used especially to indicate that a present action or event is in progress, being repeated, or of a temporary nature, and also often used to express the future, such as Iam makingsupper right now, Whois hammeringon the door? and Theyare flyingto France next week.
- designating a verb construction used to express a present action or event that is in progress, being repeated, or of a temporary nature, and also often used to express the future.
