Imperfective Aspect
Definition:
Imperfective aspect is an aspect that expresses an event or state, with respect to its internal structure, instead of expressing it as a simple whole.
Examples:
(English)
Progressive aspect
- Example: be + -ing
Habitual aspect with
- Example: used to
Source:
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