Have lived vs. Have been living

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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 exactly imply?

"I have been living in Prague for 5 years."

"I have lived in Prague for 5 years."

Thank you very much.

Prajwalkr · Accepted Answer

MaroldI know it is a corny question.

I have seen it many a time in the forums.

MaroldI'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 exactly imply?"I have been living in Prague for 5 years.""I have lived in Prague for 5 years."

In both of these, it can either imply that you have stopped living there or you will continue to live there. That depends on the context.

This is the only main difference I see.

I have lived....It is more like a fact. He might not 'explore' these years for any details.
I have been living....for five years. The listener would now look into these years for details(interesting or unpleasant). In other words, I feel it is open to 'exploration' while the first is not.

Prajwal

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