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how about going vs how about to go

Both "how about going" and "how about to go" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "How about going" is used when suggesting an activity or plan, while "how about to go" is not commonly used in English. It's more natural to use the -ing form after "how about."

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how about going

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when suggesting an activity or plan.

This phrase is used to make a suggestion or propose an activity. It is followed by the base form of the verb (going) without 'to.'

Examples:

  • How about going to the movies tonight?
  • How about going for a walk after dinner?
  • How about going shopping this weekend?
  • How about going for a swim in the pool?
  • How about going to the concert on Friday?
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Alternatives:

  • What about going
  • How about we go
  • How about heading
  • How about taking a trip
  • How about checking out

how about to go

This phrase is not commonly used in English. It is more natural to use the -ing form after 'how about.'

  • Dec 1, 2010 ... "I like skiing. How about going there? or How about to go there? or How about we both go there? Does "how about" take gerund?
  • Jun 5, 2019 ... ... ? 2.how about to go shopping with me? Archived post. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Upvote 18. Downvote 6 ...
  • May 13, 2024 ... Is this sentence correct? What shall we do this evening? - How about to go to the cinema for a change?
  • Dec 31, 2018 ... How about to go out at night? All related (43).
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  • Jan 30, 2019 ... How about to go into the future? In theory, exceeding the speed of light is the same as travelling backwards in time. As it requires ...
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