What is the difference between the present simple and present continuous tenses?

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What is the difference between the present simple and present continuous tenses?

The present simple tense is used to describe habitual actions, general truths, and permanent situations. It is formed by using the base form of the verb (e.g., I eat, he works). On the other hand, the present continuous tense is used to describe actions happening at the moment of speaking or temporary situations. It is formed by using the present participle of the verb (e.g., I am eating, he is working).