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I wonder what is the difference between Like+ to infinitive and Like Anyone could help?

Cool Breeze · Accepted Answer

Hi ~~Stomach~~... Belly

1. I would like to go now.
- After would like the infinitive is normally used.

2. I like to swim/swimming.
- After like both the infinitive and the gerund are used. After the analogy of No. 1, many usage experts say the infinitive should be used to refer to a single specific instance and the gerund should be used when the reference isn't to a specific instance. Actual usage does not verify this.

3. There is nothing like eating when you are hungry.
- The gerund is used when like isn't a verb.

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