I am looking forward vs looking forward

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I am looking forward' is a complete sentence where the subject 'I' is explicitly mentioned. 'Looking forward' is a phrase that can be used as a fragment or at the beginning of a sentence without a subject. The choice between them depends on whether you want to include the subject 'I' or not.

Last updated: March 26, 2024

I am looking forward

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is a complete sentence where the subject 'I' is explicitly mentioned. It is used to express anticipation or excitement about something in the future.

Examples:

I am looking forward to meeting you.
I am looking forward to the weekend.

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I am looking forward to the Ten Year Gathering.
Not entirely, but I am looking forward to discovering the differences.
I am looking forward to a positive answer.
I am looking forward to a fruitful discussion on this very important issue.
I am looking forward to the Commission's concrete proposals on this score.
I am looking forward to a treaty in which territorial cohesion has an important role.
I am looking forward to lunch.
I am looking forward to tomorrow's vote.
I am looking forward to good collaboration in the future.
I am looking forward to the debate that is now to follow.
I am looking forward to making a woman out of you, Princess.
I am looking forward to watching basketball on Christmas Day while you pretend you watch with me.
Well, I am looking forward to spending Thanksgiving with my two men, just the three of us.
We'll speak privately before I go, and I am looking forward to meeting your recent house guest.
And I am looking forward to becoming a citizen.
I am looking forward to it, I just might be a bit late.
I hope that the Commission will want to phase out those distorting export subsidies much sooner, and I am looking forward to a precise schedule.
I am looking forward to listening to the discussion, and hopefully we can find a solution.
I am looking forward to the Commission taking initiatives in this area and ensuring that the Posting of Workers Directive operates better in the future.
I am delighted that Parliament seems to agree with the basis of this whole reform and I am looking forward to the vote in plenary tomorrow.

Alternatives:

I look forward to...
I am excited about...
I can't wait for...
I am eager for...
I anticipate...

looking forward

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase can be used as a fragment or at the beginning of a sentence without a subject. It is used to express anticipation or excitement about something in the future.

Examples:

Looking forward to the weekend.
Looking forward to seeing you.

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Like always - looking forward for your feedbacks.
It's just I was really looking forward...
We need you to keep us looking forward.
We are looking forward, Mr. Drexel.
We are looking forward, Mr. Drexel.
We are so looking forward... to celebrating the engagement to your own Spanish rose.
But I've spent my life looking forward.
I need to start looking forward.
I am not looking forward being eaten by a dragon.
It's always about looking forward.
So from now on, we are only looking forward.
I'm so ready to start looking forward instead of constantly watching my back.
Low arms, clasped fists, knuckles looking forward.
A lot of poker enthusiasts are looking forward for this.
The supporters were looking forward for a fresh start.
Excuse me for thinking back and looking forward.
Start looking forward, and do things differently next time.
This isn't a conversation I've been looking forward having.
As he suggests, we should be looking forward rather than backward now.
I am looking forward very keenly to working with him.

Alternatives:

Can't wait for...
Excited about...
Eager for...
Anticipating...
Awaiting...

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I am looking forward vs looking forward