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What is the difference between I wait and I'm waiting ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
What is the difference between I wait and I'm waiting ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
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both are correct BUT I'm waiting much more common
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both are right, but "I'm waiting" reinforces the idea of a continuous action, so it is more common
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I wait = my habit is 'waiting'. I have waited in the past regularly (like yesterday or previous week) . Am I waiting right now? maybe I am or may be I am not.
I am waiting = The person is doing this action "waiting" right now.
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