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forward to hearing from you vs forward to hear from you

The correct phrase is "look forward to hearing from you." The verb "look" requires the gerund form of the verb (hearing) after the preposition "to." "Hear" is the base form of the verb and cannot be used directly after the preposition.

Last updated: March 19, 2024 • 785 views

forward to hearing from you

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

The correct phrase is "look forward to hearing from you." It is a polite way to express anticipation for a response or communication from someone.

Examples:

  • I look forward to hearing from you soon.
  • We look forward to hearing from you regarding the job offer.
  • She looks forward to hearing from her long-lost friend.
  • They look forward to hearing from the customer about their feedback.
  • He looks forward to hearing from the committee about the decision.
  • Mar 19, 2007 ... "I look forward to hearing from you" is a business-context formula to me; I would not use it in another context. In fact, in personal letter or email, ...
  • I look forward to hearing from you. (correct). I look forward to hear from you. ( wrong). As for the question whether to use “I look forward to” or “I am looking forward ...
  • Feb 14, 2014 ... Formal: I look forward to hearing from you soon. If you need any more information , please let me know. Informal: I hope to hear from you soon.
  • "I look forward to hearing from you." Is it a question of formality with the simple present version being more formal than the continuous one?

forward to hear from you

This phrase is incorrect in English.

The phrase "forward to hear from you" is incorrect. The verb "hear" should be in the gerund form "hearing" after the preposition "to."
  • Obviously, “hear” is not a thing, so it wouldn't make much sense to “look forward to hear from you”. The thing you are looking forward to is “hearing from you”:.
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  • Oct 18, 2015 ... Should I say. I look forward to hearing from you. or. looking forward to hear from you? I have doubt because I know that the form of a verb is "to+ ...
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