Gerund and Infinitive - difference in meaning
- Gerund/Infinitive - Explanations
- Gerund/Infinitive - Exercises
Some verbs have different meaning. (when used with Gerund or Infinitive)
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GERUND |
INFINITIVE |
| forget |
He'll never forget spending so much money on his first computer. |
Don't forget to spend money on the tickets. |
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GERUND |
INFINITIVE |
| go on |
Go on reading the text. |
Go on to read the text. |
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GERUND |
INFINITIVE |
| mean |
You have forgotten your homework again. That means phoning your mother. |
I meant to phone your mother, but my mobile didn't work. |
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GERUND |
INFINITIVE |
| remember |
I remember switching off the lights when I went on holiday. |
Remember to switch off the lights when you go on holiday. |
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GERUND |
INFINITIVE |
| stop |
Stop reading the text. |
Stop to read the text. |
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GERUND |
INFINITIVE |
| try |
Why don't you try running after the dog? |
I tried to run after the dog, but I was too slow. |
Ulrike Schroedter contributed to the list.
