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Anonymous Posted 7 years ago
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What is the difference between these two pairs of sentences?

Hi,

What is the difference between these two pairs of sentences?

1. I don't like to run.

I don't like running.


2. I don't like to lend him the money.

I don't like lending him the money.


Thanks.

  

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Both sentences in each pair mean the same thing. After the verb 'like' the infinitive and the gerund are just alternate ways of expressing the same meaning. CJ

— CalifJim

  • Both sentences in each pair mean the same thing.
  • After the verb 'like' the infinitive and the gerund are just alternate ways of expressing the same meaning.
  • CJ
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Both sentences in each pair mean the same thing.

After the verb 'like' the infinitive and the gerund are just alternate ways of expressing the same meaning.

CJ

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Hi CJ,

anonymous1. I don't like to run. I don't like running.

Hi CJ,

Does it mean that the speaker doesn't run at all or we can't tell if he runs sometimes even if he doesn't enjoy it?

Thanks.

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Hi Clive,

I see what you mean. Is it possible that I like running because I think it is a good exercise but I don't like to run?

Thanks.

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Hi CJ,

Is it more natural to say "I don't like to pay taxes" than " I don't like paying taxes" when it is something that you have to do or vice versa?

Thanks.

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