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A ɢᴇʀᴜɴᴅ is a type of verb, in particular an -ɪɴɢ verb that heads a non-finite verb clause when that entire clause is being used as a noun phrase, typically as the subject or object of a finite clause. Not to be confused with -ɪɴɢ words that are no longer verbs, like deverbal nouns or participial adjectives, a gerund accepts only verb modifiers and arguments, not those of nouns or adjectives.
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Difference between "like to go ..." and "like going..."
Is there any difference in meaning or implication between the following sentences?
I like to go to the beach when I'm on holiday.
I like going to the beach when I'm on holiday.
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