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I am avoiding to stick to vs I am avoiding to

Both phrases are not correct in English. The correct form would be "I am avoiding sticking to...". The verb "avoid" is followed by a gerund (verb form ending in -ing) rather than an infinitive (to + base form of the verb).

Last updated: March 15, 2024

I am avoiding to stick to

This phrase is not correct in English.

The correct form is "I am avoiding sticking to..." where the verb "avoid" is followed by a gerund (verb form ending in -ing).

Alternatives:

  • I am avoiding sticking to
  • I am avoiding sticking with
  • I am avoiding sticking around
  • I am avoiding sticking out
  • I am avoiding sticking together

I am avoiding to

This phrase is not correct in English.

The correct form is "I am avoiding..." followed by a gerund (verb form ending in -ing) to indicate the action being avoided.

Alternatives:

  • I am avoiding
  • I am trying to avoid
  • I am steering clear of
  • I am shunning
  • I am evading

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