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Go to swim vs Go swimming

Both "go to swim" and "go swimming" are related to the activity of swimming, but they are used in different contexts. "Go swimming" is the correct and commonly used phrase to indicate the activity of swimming. On the other hand, "go to swim" is not a standard English construction.

Last updated: March 26, 2024 • 2302 views

This phrase is not correct in English. The preposition 'to' is not used in this context.

"Go to swim"

The correct phrase to use when referring to the activity of swimming is 'go swimming.'
  • Besides, it is possible to go to swim downstream to the dam fed by Asinao.
  • And since you go to swim with Toshoo He is stronger and more confident. like a new boy.
  • When I was your age, my parents made me go to swim team.
  • What do you think if we go to swim, Ángela?
  • Or maybe should I go to swim 3 times a week?
  • Reply Vanessa says: June 12, 2015 at 3:41 pm Just a beautiful place, I need go to swim!!
  • To Yara, her friend, a classmate, has a dacha there. So, they thought they'd go to swim, to mushroom.
  • I could go to baby swim classes.
  • She made me promise to go to a swim party in Wichita with Lester Marlow.
  • I hate the water, and I never go to the swim center.
  • Mother, can I go out to swim?
  • He likes to go at night to swim in a pool when there is no one and only silence remains to keep him company.
  • Strength and personality to go swim against the tide.
  • Well unless everyone wants to go and swim we better think of something fast.
  • You want to go swim against those unmarked monkeys, go for it.
  • I need to go for a swim.
  • Time to go for a swim.
  • I was about to go for a swim when Deidre stopped by.
  • Thought you might want to go for a swim.
  • I fix him breakfast in the morning and then go to the swim club... followed by some shopping in the afternoon

Alternatives:

  • go swimming
  • go for a swim
  • go take a swim
  • go for a dip
  • go for a paddle

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate the activity of swimming.

"Go swimming"

Use 'go swimming' when you want to express the action of engaging in the activity of swimming.

Examples:

  • Let's go swimming at the beach.
  • I enjoy going swimming in the pool.
  • She went swimming in the lake yesterday.
  • Do you want to go swimming with me?
  • They often go swimming in the river during the summer.

Alternatives:

  • go for a swim
  • go take a swim
  • go for a dip
  • go for a paddle

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