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    pidr1nhu is offline Newbie
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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).
    Regards.

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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!)

    MrP

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    pidr1nhu is offline Newbie
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    Default Re: What preposition do I put here?

    Thanks man, the best explanation i could get.
    Regards my friend.

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