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am downloading vs is downloading

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Am downloading' is the first person singular present continuous form of the verb 'to download,' while 'is downloading' is the third person singular present continuous form. The choice between them depends on the subject of the sentence.

Last updated: March 23, 2024 • 643 views

am downloading

This phrase is correct when used with the first person singular subject in the present continuous tense.

Use 'am downloading' when referring to yourself downloading something in the present moment.

Examples:

I am downloading a new app on my phone.
I am downloading the latest software update.

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I am downloading a database on personal loss.
Downloading, downloading, downloading, downloading, downloading...
No server for downloading keys is specified in settings. Downloading aborted.
It's the latest in digital downloading software.
Almost done downloading the old reactor configuration.
Illegal downloading has upset big organizations in Hollywood...
Before downloading make sure have their belongings.
It should be downloading on your computer.
Support downloading BitTorrent files from podcasts.
Status: Downloading and converting new block list...
Set how digiKam creates albums automatically when downloading.
Downloading of Jabber contact photo failed.
Write feed information to tags after downloading.
In France, the Sarkozy plan, which introduced steep fines for illegal online downloading of music and films, has had limited success: downloading has decreased, but streaming has increased.
Which is basically, real people downloading Metallica master songs.
Downloading free songs through the popular Napster website.
Downloading or sharing music without permission is not okay.
Downloading it to your drive now.
The FOX network forbids the broadcast of step-by-step instructions for illegally downloading copyrighted intellectual property.
He's a downloading David versus a greedy Goliath.

Alternatives:

I download
I will download
I have downloaded
I was downloading
I have been downloading

is downloading

This phrase is correct when used with the third person singular subject in the present continuous tense.

Use 'is downloading' when referring to someone or something else downloading in the present moment.

Examples:

He is downloading a movie for us to watch later.
The computer is downloading the files we need.

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John, the van stopped outside Pier 12. Drone imaging is downloading now.
Buzz is downloading the rest of that video you requested.
At this exact time, someone using her password is downloading black op sites.
Luann, a picture of you cheating on me is downloading onto my computer.
You think this is like downloading music?
Is illegal downloading stealing from the artist?
No server for downloading keys is specified in settings. Downloading aborted.
One side said there is no problem with downloading.
While downloading is in progress, however, users have to watch the advertising on the site.
Whether the peer is interested in downloading data from us
One very important aspect of the fully developed in the future Galileo and GMES Programmes is the successful downloading and utilisation of on-orbit servicing infrastructure.
Your country doesn't think illegally downloading movies is wrong?
For example, audiobooks sold on CD are eligible for VAT reduction, unlike the exact same data file when it is sold for downloading to an MP3 player.
Napster and downloading distribution is the biggest excitement since Disco, Rap and the Beatles.
If you have a calendar containing events of public interest, such as a conference or championship schedule, you can upload it (or check if there is something worth downloading) using the get hot new stuff framework.
A normal Skype call, however, only uses 8 to 20 kbit/s, which is equivalent to downloading a normal homepage, and thus has no greater impact on broadband speed than low-speed broadband.
Downloading, downloading, downloading, downloading, downloading...
It's the latest in digital downloading software.
Almost done downloading the old reactor configuration.
Illegal downloading has upset big organizations in Hollywood...

Alternatives:

he/she/it downloads
he/she/it will download
he/she/it has downloaded
he/she/it was downloading
he/she/it has been downloading

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