Most verbs have dynamic meanings. They describe actions and can be used in simple and continuous forms.
E.g. I speak English in class.
He's speaking to his mum on the phone.
Some verbs have stative meanings. They describe states. You cannot use them in the continuous form:
E.g. I believe he left an hour ago.
Some verbs can be used in both simple and continuous form, but the meaning changes.
E.g. I think he's a liar. (=believe)
Susan's thinking about moving abroad. (=considering the possibility of)
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