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"hope to meet you there soon" vs "hoping to meet you there soon"

Both of these phrases are correct. The gerund form, "hoping to meet you there soon," makes it sound more like the person is in the middle of doing something.

Last Updated: December 10, 2017

hope to meet you there soon

This is correct

Use this phrase if you want to meet someone at a particular location in a little while.

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Some examples from our editors:

  • I shouldn't be delayed more than a few minutes; I hope to meet you there soon.
  • I really like that; I hope to meet you there soon.

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • I am hoping to meet you there soon
  • hope to see you there soon

hoping to meet you there soon

This is correct

When you use the gerund form, you are implying that you are in the middle of doing something. In this case, you are hoping to be able to meet up with someone in a little while.

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Some examples from our editors:

  • I am hoping to meet you there soon, but I am waiting for the plumber.
  • I am stuck in the middle of traffic, but I am hoping to meet you there soon.

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • I hope to meet you there soon
  • I hope to see you there soon

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