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Anonymous Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

like to vs. like -ing

He likes to run.

He likes running.

Can anyone explain the grammatical and meaning differences between these two sentences? Thank you!
  

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The verb "like" can be followed by either a gerund or infinitive. There is not much difference in meaning.

  • The verb "like" can be followed by either a gerund or infinitive.
  • There is not much difference in meaning.
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The verb "like" can be followed by either a gerund or infinitive.
There is not much difference in meaning.
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If there is a slight difference in meaning... what is it? Why use one rather than the other?

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