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    I was surprised to see them speak ~

    I was surprised to see them speaking~

    Hi,

    I have seen them both being used.

    Are they any different in meaning?

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    Default Re: see them speak/ see them speaking

    Some additional context would be helpful. I generally expect to hear speaking...

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    Default Re: see them speak/ see them speaking

    Quote Originally Posted by rainous View Post
    I was surprised to see them speak both German and English.

    I was surprised to see them speaking both German and English.

    Hi,

    I have seen them both being used

    Are they any different in meaning?

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    Default Re: see them speak/ see them speaking

    No difference in meaning.

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