Timeline for Difference between "like to go ..." and "like going..."
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| Sep 14 at 23:07 | comment | added | Edwin Ashworth | In some cases, the difference is quite pronounced. 'I like to get my food from reputable sources' but 'I like buying groceries in Tusco'. | |
| Aug 26, 2022 at 19:54 | comment | added | Barmar | I think it's very rare that someone would interpret "going" as referring to the journey. You'd probably need a more specific verb to trigger that meaning, like "I like driving to the beach" (you prefer driving rather than walking). | |
| Aug 26, 2022 at 17:37 | comment | added | Stuart F | This is possible but it's far from a clear distinction. If you think about "I like going home" vs "I like to go home", the first is (slightly) more likely to refer to the journey and the second to the outcome, although you certainly could say "I like going home at weekends" (suggesting being at home) or "I like to go home by train" (suggesting the journey). Still, likely the best answer we'll get. | |
| Aug 26, 2022 at 17:35 | history | answered | John Strachan | CC BY-SA 4.0 |