Words used either with the Infinitive or Gerund
Words with a different meaning
Word | Infinitive meaning | Gerund meaning |
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forget / remember |
with regard to the future Remember to switch off the lights. |
with regard to the past Do you remember switching off the lights? |
go on |
start something new Go on to read. |
continue with the same action Go on reading. |
regret |
with regard to the future I regret to say that. |
with regard to the past I regret saying that. |
stop |
interrupt another action I stopped to smoke. |
terminate I stopped smoking. |
try |
do something complicated Try to solve this riddle. |
do it and see what happens Try talking to him. |