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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Plan

I don't plan on kissing her.
I don't plan to kiss her.

I'm not planning on kissing her.
I'm not planning to kiss her.

Will somebody please tell me what the differences are between the sentences above? Thanks.
  

Top answer

There are no differences in meaning. The verbs plan(ing) and intend(ing) can take either preposition interchangeably.

— RandomGuy

  • There are no differences in meaning.
  • The verbs plan(ing) and intend(ing) can take either preposition interchangeably.
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There are no differences in meaning. The verbs plan(ing) and intend(ing) can take either preposition interchangeably.
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Can the versions with -ing mean something like a general intention?
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AnonymousCan the versions with -ing mean something like a general intention?
I don't think so. I sense no difference in meaning at all.
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I should stop doing that. - Does this mean I should stop doing that in general or at this very moment? Does it depend on the context?
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AnonymousI should stop doing that. - Does this mean I should stop doing that in general or at this very moment?
I would say in general.
AnonymousDoes it depend on the context?
Probably not in this case. I can't imagine anyone saying I should stop doing that while they're doing that very thing at the present moment. Th
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So, 'this' changes the meaning, basically?
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How about this one? I should stop to do that/this. ? Is this common?
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AnonymousHow about this one? I should stop to do that/this. ? Is this common?
No, it isn't common, and it has a different meaning. You will probably go a long time without hearing anyone utter those exact words.
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What is its meaning?

I should stop doing this. - Is this common?
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