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Marold Posted 14 years ago
Grammar
Have lived vs Have been living
I know it is a corny question. Nevertheless, I'd like to finally know what THE DIFFERENCE is (I know there is a slight one or even no difference) between the usage of tenses. What do both of these tenses indicate?
"I have been living in Prague for 5 years."
"I have lived in Prague for 5 years."
Thank you very much.
"I have been living in Prague for 5 years."
"I have lived in Prague for 5 years."
Thank you very much.
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When you specify an element of time, they are nearly the same in meaning. But if you take out "for five years" it's easier to see how they are different. I have been living in Prague.
- When you specify an element of time, they are nearly the same in meaning.
- But if you take out "for five years" it's easier to see how they are different.
- I have been living in Prague.
- - implies a past and ongoing action (You still live in Prague) I have lived in Prague.
- -- imples a past action that is now over.
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When you specify an element of time, they are nearly the same in meaning. But if you take out "for five years" it's easier to see how they are different. I have been living in Prague. - implies a past and ongoing action (You still live in Prague) I have lived in Prague. -- imples a past action that is now over. (You now live somewhere else)
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