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Fenerbahçeli Posted 21 years ago
Grammar
Forget to do / forget doing
What is the different between "forget to do sth." and "forget doing sth."
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When the most usual meaning of "forget" is intended, the infinitive follows. This is by far the most typical usage. I hope I don't forget to lock the door.
- When the most usual meaning of "forget" is intended, the infinitive follows.
- This is by far the most typical usage.
- I hope I don't forget to lock the door.
- I forgot to take my wallet this morning.
- Don't forget to say "Thank you" when you see her tomorrow.
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When the most usual meaning of "forget" is intended, the infinitive follows. This is by far the most typical usage.
I hope I don't forget to lock the door.
I forgot to take my wallet this morning.
Don't forget to say "Thank you" when you see her tomorrow.
Sam is always forgetting to take his pills.
The gerund is not as often used. It gives a slightly different
I hope I don't forget to lock the door.
I forgot to take my wallet this morning.
Don't forget to say "Thank you" when you see her tomorrow.
Sam is always forgetting to take his pills.
The gerund is not as often used. It gives a slightly different
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