what are u doing now vs what are u doing

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'What are u doing now' is used when you want to know what someone is currently doing at the moment. 'What are u doing' is a more general question about someone's actions without specifying the timing. Both are commonly used in informal conversations.

Last updated: March 15, 2024

what are u doing now

This phrase is correct and commonly used in informal conversations to inquire about someone's current activity.

This phrase is used to ask about the specific action someone is currently engaged in at the present moment.

Examples:

Hey, what are u doing now? Are you busy?
I'm curious, what are u doing now with your free time?
Can you tell me what are u doing now? I need your help.
Sorry to interrupt, but what are u doing now?
What are u doing now that the project is over?

Alternatives:

What are you doing at the moment?
What are you up to now?
What are you currently doing?
What are you doing right now?
What are you engaged in at this moment?

what are u doing

This phrase is correct and commonly used in informal conversations to ask about someone's general activities.

This phrase is used to inquire about someone's actions without specifying the timing. It is a more general question about what the person is doing.

Examples:

Hey, what are u doing? Want to hang out?
Can you tell me what are u doing? I'm curious.
What are u doing with that book?
I wonder, what are u doing with all those tools?
What are u doing in your free time?

Alternatives:

What are you doing?
What are you up to?
What are you engaged in?
What are you occupied with?
What are you involved in?

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