Gerund and Infinitive - difference in meaning
Some verbs have different meaning. (when used with Gerund or Infinitive)
| GERUND | INFINITIVE |
forget | He'll never forget spending so much money on his first computer. | Don't forget to spend money on the tickets. |
| GERUND | INFINITIVE |
go on | Go on reading the text. | Go on to read the text. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| GERUND | INFINITIVE |
stop | Stop reading the text. | Stop to read the text. |
| GERUND | INFINITIVE |
try | Why don't you try running after the dog? | I tried to run after the dog, but I was too slow. |
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