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Teal lime Posted 6 years ago
Grammar

Look ahead to something & look forward to something

Is there a difference between "to look ahead to something" and "to look forward to something"?

If so, when should I use these expressions?

Would you please give me a couple of examples?

Thank you

  

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You 'look ahead' to any future event. You 'look forward' to things with enthusiasm; you want them to happen. It's not just about them being in the future.

  • You 'look ahead' to any future event.
  • You 'look forward' to things with enthusiasm; you want them to happen.
  • It's not just about them being in the future.
  • I look forward to never having to work again, for example!
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You 'look ahead' to any future event. You 'look forward' to things with enthusiasm; you want them to happen. It's not just about them being in the future.

I look forward to never having to work again, for example!

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