Learn English – What’s difference between “I am usually doing something” and “I usually do something”

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I've read about difference between

I always do something / I'm always doing something

and I got it

I'm always doing something

means more often than usual, but what about the bottom example? Is it the same?

  • I usually do something.
  • I am usually doing something.

Best Answer

  • ING form tends to denote something lasting for a short time, meaning it's not a habitual action (I'm going to gym this week [but I usually read].).
  • Further, always + ing can express annoyance (You're always talking during a movie!). So, I'm always doing something else when I have to study. can mean you feel frustrated because you are not studying enough (see how I used studying, that's because I believe it's just temporary).
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