0
Fuchsia Posted 6 years ago
Grammar

Simple present vs present progressive

a) My back hurts.

b) My back is hurting.

Could you tell me whether there exists any difference of meaning or nuance between a) and b)? Thanks in advance!

  

Top answer

Any difference of meaning or nuance between a) and b)? Yes a) My back hurts. This sounds like a permanent condition..

— Clive

  • Any difference of meaning or nuance between a) and b)?
  • Yes a) My back hurts.
  • This sounds like a permanent condition..
  • b) My back is hurting.
  • This sounds like a temporary condition.
Free · every Monday

Get the Weekly English Kit 📬

New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.

1 Answers
0

Any difference of meaning or nuance between a) and b)? Yes


a) My back hurts. This sounds like a permanent condition..

b) My back is hurting. This sounds like a temporary condition. It also sounds like it is hurting right now.

0

Related Questions