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Default What preposition do I put here?

Hi all,
I have got one question about what preposition use after the verb plan.
Ex: I am planing TO or I am planing ON
Which prepositions fits better or both can be used( if so, please explain in which situation I have to use it).
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Default Re: What preposition do I put here?

Hello Pid

Both are used. "Plan to" is followed by an infinitive, "plan on" by a gerund, e.g.

1. I'm planning to move to Manchester next year.
2. I'm planning on moving to Manchester next year.

I'm not sure there's a noticeable distinction between them, for most speakers. Perhaps the gerund puts a little more emphasis on the action itself rather than the object of the action; but that may well be simply my personal interpretation.

(Maybe other members will have a view!)

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Thanks man, the best explanation i could get.
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