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Winwin2011

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1. I like swimming. (I am interested in swimming)
2. .I like to swim.

What is the difference in the above sentences?.

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SlickVic9000

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Semantically, there is no difference between them.
 

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Some people feel a slight difference:

I like swimming - I enjoy swimming.
I like to swim - habit, I choose to swim.

 

Winwin2011

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Some people feel a slight difference:

I like swimming - I enjoy swimming.
I like to swim - habit, I choose to swim.


Thanks Moderator 5jj.
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Can you give me some examples for the followings?

1. What sports do you like?
I like swimming.

2. What questions should we ask if we reply "I like to swim'.
What...............................?
I like to swim.

Thanks again.
 

bhaisahab

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Thanks Moderator 5jj.
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Can you give me some examples for the followings?

1. What sports do you like?
I like swimming.

2. What questions should we ask if we reply "I like to swim'.
What...............................?
I like to swim.

Thanks again.
"What do you like to do for exercise?" is possible.
 
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