Some stative verbs (see, smell, taste, feel, think, have, etc.) have continuous forms but there is a difference in meaning.

Some stative verbs (see, smell, taste, feel, think, have, etc.) have continuous forms but there

is a difference in meaning.

State Action

I think she's rich. (= I believe) I'm thinking about your offer. (= I'm considering)

The milk tastes awful. (= has a flavour) He's tasting the sauce; it might need some salt.

(= he's trying its flavour)

He has a pet dog. (= he owns) He's having problems at work at the moment. (=

experiencing)

This cloth feels like velvet. (= has the texture) She's feeling her way in the dark. (= she's

finding her way)

I see you're in trouble. (= I understand) I'm seeing my lawyer tonight. (= I'm visiting)

The kitchen smells of burnt meat. Why are you smelling the food? (= inhaling the

odour on

(= has the scent on

He comes from Spain. (= he was born in) He's coming from Spain. (= he's travelling from)

I love holidays. (in general) I'm loving this holiday. (= I'm enjoying; specific)

Your hair looks great. (= it appears) She's looking at some old photographs. (= she's

examining)

The baby weighs 5 kilos. (= it is) I'm weighing myself on my new scales.

(= I'm finding out my weight)

Ann is very tall. (= has the quality) Ann is being very kind to me these days. (=

she's behaving)