Its getting washed vs It has been getting washed

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'It's getting washed' is used to describe an action that is currently happening, while 'It has been getting washed' is used to describe an action that started in the past and is still ongoing. The choice between the two depends on the specific timing you want to convey.

Last updated: April 11, 2024 • 93 views

Its getting washed

This phrase is correct and commonly used to describe an action that is currently happening.

This phrase is used to indicate that something is currently being washed or cleaned.

Examples:

The car is getting washed right now.
My clothes are getting washed in the laundry.
The dishes are getting washed in the sink.

Alternatives:

it is being washed
it is getting cleaned
it is undergoing washing
it is in the process of being washed
it is getting a wash

It has been getting washed

This phrase is correct and is used to describe an action that started in the past and is still ongoing.

This phrase is used to indicate that something has been in the process of being washed for a period of time.

Examples:

The car has been getting washed for the past hour.
My clothes have been getting washed all morning.
The dishes have been getting washed since this morning.

Alternatives:

it has been being washed
it has been undergoing washing
it has been in the process of being washed
it has been receiving a wash
it has been getting cleaned

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