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I am considering buying vs I am considering to buy

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'I am considering buying' is more commonly used and considered more natural in English. 'I am considering to buy' is also correct but less common.

Last updated: March 23, 2024 • 34881 views

I am considering buying

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express that someone is thinking about purchasing something. The verb 'considering' is followed by the gerund form of the verb ('buying').

Examples:

  • I am considering buying a new car.
  • She is considering buying a house.
  • They are considering buying a gift for their friend.
  • He is considering buying a new phone.
  • We are considering buying a puppy.
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  • Apr 16, 2024 ... Hello everyone I am considering buying my first kindle and I have a lot of questions! Purchase Question. Purchasing my first kindle, I ...
  • May 28, 2024 ... I am considering buying an Incredi Pass for myself and adding on the Disney PhotoPass® Downloads benefit. Will photos taken at Run Disney ...
  • 6 days ago ... I am considering buying gemini advanced, help me decide. Discussion. So I have used free versions of chatgpt free version and gemini. I like ...
  • Jun 9, 2020 ... Thank you so much! I am considering buying a used hp laptop, Zbook studio G4, 32 Ram with this Nvidia quadro m1200 card.
  • May 14, 2024 ... I am considering buying a used Versant 2100 · CBravo. Junior Member. Join Date: May 2024 · jhalfhide. Trusted Tech. 250+ Posts · CBravo. Junior ...
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Alternatives:

  • I am thinking about buying
  • I am contemplating buying
  • I am pondering buying
  • I am mulling over buying
  • I am weighing up buying

I am considering to buy

This phrase is correct but less common in English.

This phrase is also used to express that someone is thinking about purchasing something. However, 'considering' is followed by the infinitive form of the verb ('to buy').

Examples:

  • I am considering to buy a new car.
  • She is considering to buy a house.
  • They are considering to buy a gift for their friend.
  • He is considering to buy a new phone.
  • We are considering to buy a puppy.
  • Mar 24, 2019 ... "I am considering to buy her textbook for 500 dollars." <-- bad (OP's example). Examples #1 and #2 show cleanly that the -ing verb form works, ...
  • Mar 14, 2018 ... Try again. Open in App. Sign In. I am considering to buy a PS4. I have no experience in console gaming. What should I need to know? 13 Answers.
  • Oct 3, 2024 ... I am considering to buy TP Link Archer AX10 - AX 1500, the WiFi 6 router and use it as an AP. The router will be connected over the LAN port using the ethernet ...
  • Jun 22, 2015 ... I am considering to buy a 1983 911 sc, gorgeously restored. It has a 4 speed manual transmission. I am confused because every way I search I ...
  • Apr 30, 2024 ... Is it worth paying for Royal Pass? I am considering to buy Royal Pass but would like to know some feedback about getting a Royal Pass for a ...
  • Apr 26, 2015 ... I am considering to buy a new Soundcard for my pc which has to contain a xlr connection and phantom power for a microphone that will be used ...
  • Jan 4, 2022 ... I am considering to buy the Stata/MP version for students. However, I don't really know if the 2 core version is enough or not.
  • Jan 11, 2024 ... I am considering to buy an upgrade license again to Rhino 8. Am I correct that I will always have the freedom to use any of the versions ...
  • Aug 11, 2015 ... Hi maybe it is not the wright place for the question but I need the answer soon to start buying and backing my data up I am considering to buy ...
  • Aug 31, 2015 ... I am currently using a DDJ-SR and from some time im thinking to get an upgrade and I am considering to buy an XDJ-RX. I watched all the...

Alternatives:

  • I am thinking about buying
  • I am contemplating buying
  • I am pondering buying
  • I am mulling over buying
  • I am weighing up buying

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