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I search on the internet vs I'm searching on the internet

Both of these phrases are correct, but they're used in different contexts. 'I search on the internet' is in the simple present tense, indicating a habitual action or a general statement. 'I'm searching on the internet' is in the present continuous tense, indicating an action happening at the moment of speaking. The choice between the phrases depends on if you want to convey a general habit or a current action.

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Last updated: September 19, 2024 • 17342 views

I search on the internet

This phrase is correct and is used to express a habitual action or a general statement.

This phrase is in the simple present tense and is used to talk about actions that are habitual or general truths. It indicates a regular or repeated action of searching on the internet.

Examples:

I search on the internet for information about new technologies.
She searches on the internet for recipes to try out.
They search on the internet for the latest news updates.

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When I search on the internet, I cannot find this part anywhere. Does anyone have any suggestions where to get it, or some more info about the part? Thanks.
Mar 28, 2015 ... I read as many books as I can; I search on the internet for the best websites that can give you good knowledge. Meet experienced people and ...
Like most people today, when I need to find a local business, I search on the Internet using my computer or smart phone. Telephone directory ads are expensive, ...
Facebook ads are directly linked to items I search on the internet. I would like to know how to stop that from happening. Asked about 9 months ago by Justin ...

Alternatives:

I regularly search on the internet.
I often search on the internet.
I usually search on the internet.
I frequently search on the internet.

I'm searching on the internet

This phrase is correct and is used to express an action happening at the moment of speaking.

This phrase is in the present continuous tense and is used to talk about actions that are happening at the moment of speaking. It indicates a current action of searching on the internet.

Examples:

I'm searching on the internet for the article you mentioned.
She's searching on the internet for a good deal on flights.
They're searching on the internet for a new apartment.

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Feb 17, 2014 ... Obviously this is not the search engine I want to use when I'm searching on the Internet for things I want to find. However, once I change the ...
I also heard something similar a few weeks ago but now i'm searching on the internet and my text books and i can't find any difference in the ...
I'm searching on the internet for hours, and no solution works for me. I don't know if this is relevant, but this is my TestClass import java.io.
I'm confused. I'm searching on the internet for 3 hours. I've watched few videos. But I'm still confused. I'm very pissed. Pardon my language, but ...

Alternatives:

I am currently searching on the internet.
I am looking for information on the internet right now.
I am in the process of searching on the internet.
I am actively searching on the internet.

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