I am not using it very often vs I do not use it very often

These are both correct phrases, but the contexts in which they are used differ a bit. 'I am not using it very often' implies a current action or habit, while 'I do not use it very often' refers to a general statement or habit. The choice between them depends on whether you want to emphasize the ongoing nature of the action or make a general statement.

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I am not using it very often

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate a current action or habit that is not frequent.

This phrase is used to express that at the present moment, the action of not using something frequently is happening. It emphasizes the ongoing nature of the action.

Examples:

I am not using my car very often these days.
She is not using her phone very often since she got a new one.

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Last updated: November 01, 2024

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Alternatives:

I am not using it much.
I am rarely using it.
I hardly ever use it.
I am not using it as often as before.
I am not using it on a regular basis.

I do not use it very often

This phrase is correct and commonly used to express a general statement or habit of not using something frequently.

This phrase is used to state a general fact or habit of not using something frequently. It does not emphasize the ongoing nature of the action.