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Stative vs. Dynamic Uses

Some verbs can be both stative and dynamic — their meaning changes with context. "Think" as a stative = have an opinion ("I think it's correct"). "Think" as dynamic = process of thinking ("I'm thinking about it"). "Have" stative = possession ("I have a car"). "Have" dynamic = action/experience ("I'm having lunch"). "See" stative = perceive ("I see a problem"). "See" dynamic = meet or visit ("I'm seeing the doctor tomorrow").

Stative vs. Dynamic Uses

Some verbs can be both stative and dynamic — their meaning changes with context. "Think" as a stative = have an opinion ("I think it's correct"). "Think" as dynamic = process of thinking ("I'm thinking about it"). "Have" stative = possession ("I have a car"). "Have" dynamic = action/experience ("I'm having lunch"). "See" stative = perceive ("I see a problem"). "See" dynamic = meet or visit ("I'm seeing the doctor tomorrow").

Practice

"Are you busy?" — "Yes, I ___ about your proposal. I'll give you my answer tomorrow."

Wedinner with friends tonight. We booked a table last week.

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