hurting

Again, my best suggestion is to make use of FrazeIt as a resource for this kind of question: http://fraze.it

Micawber, I want to understand when I can use .... "it hurts a lot" and when other times i can use "it is hurting a lot" through giving some examples.
for example is it correct if I say ....

1. I hammered my thumb this morning and it hurts a lot.
or
2. I hammered my thumb this morning and it is hurting a lot now.
both correct?

Use the progressive to show that it's new and/or that you know it is temporary.

sunny123. I hammered my thumb

That's not very natural. I'd say I hit my thumb with a hammer.

Thank you fivejedjon


1. I hit my thumb with a hammer this morning and it hurts alot.


2. I hit my thumb with a hammer this morning and it is hurting alot now.


both correct now?

If both correct, both mean the same?

'A lot' is two words. Otherwise, they are OK and essentially synonymous.

sunny123 both correct now?If both correct, both mean the same?

Are both correct now?
If both are correct, do they mean the same?

Please note capital letters and verbs are needed for proper sentences/questions.

BarbaraPA sunny123 both correct now?If both correct, both mean the same?Are both correct now?If both are correct, do they mean the same?Please note capital letters and verbs are needed for proper sentences/questions.

Oh ok Barbara. Are both correct now?

3. I hit my thumb with a hammer and it hurts a lot.
4. I hit my thumb with a h

Mister Micawber'A lot' is two words. Otherwise, they are OK and essentially synonymous.

As Mister Micawber has already told you, they are.

BarbaraPA Mister Micawber'A lot' is two words. Otherwise, they are OK and essentially synonymous.As Mister Micawber has already told you, they are.

Ok, thank you Barbara. I assume that you mean my new suggestions , I mean the sentences numbered 3 and 4 are also correct.