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i am watching him playing vs i am watching him play

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'I am watching him play' is more commonly used and is considered more natural in everyday English. 'I am watching him playing' is also correct, but it may sound a bit more formal or less common.
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i am watching him playing

This phrase is correct but may sound a bit more formal or less common compared to the alternative.

This phrase is used to indicate that the speaker is currently observing someone engaged in an activity. It is grammatically correct but may sound slightly less natural in everyday English.
  • Aug 21, 2022 ... ... I am watching him playing a lawyer in Boston legal. my best quote go without saying is "You want to start a street fight with me bring it on ...
  • Apr 30, 2021 ... He really inspires me a lot whenever i am watching him playing i used to be so happy because he is a star. Rugby is really a good way of ...
  • Aug 5, 2021 ... Now I am watching him playing hockey on television,” said Manjit. Manpreet called her mother before India's bronze medal match against ...
  • Jan 8, 2020 ... I am watching him playing his game here in Uk and he is at the epic of it. 5 yrs. 3. Yassar Mallar. Nah mate... That's not how you do it ...
  • Apr 28, 2021 ... i feel like i am watching him playing a game w info... that he never reads . 2021-4-28Reply. 43. View more replies (4). Arny · Creator. IG ...
  • 2 yrs. 󱘫. Top fan. Being Rytesh. I am watching him playing for Afg since 4 yrs.. Still he was 19 before 4 yrs . 2 yrs. 12. 󱘫. Top fan. Ezat Ahmadzai. Being ...
  • Jan 24, 2018 ... I am watching him playing water basketball as I type this. Also a shout out to Moses in the marine center. He has made our 14th trip to the ...

Alternatives:

  • I am watching him play
  • I am watching him as he plays
  • I am watching him while he plays
  • I am watching him engage in play
  • I am watching him participating in the game

i am watching him play

This phrase is commonly used and considered more natural in everyday English.

This phrase is used to indicate that the speaker is currently observing someone involved in an activity. It is a common and natural way to express this idea in English.
  • May 30, 2024 ... Fast forward three months post “75 Hard,” and I am watching him play in an actual soccer spring league where he is now the lead defender ...
  • Apr 18, 2023 ... I am watching him play Stay Out Of The House. I am remembering my memories of Mark playing this before, so I'm kind of confused why he's ...
  • Feb 14, 2013 ... I am watching him play. There is work to be done. There are steps to take. I am watching. And I love these kids, my God. I love these ...
  • Sep 30, 2023 ... I've recently started play AoE4 with a friend that is significantly better than I am. Watching him play, he's extremely good at early game ...
  • 23 hours ago ... So Aszkalon has a key and I am watching him play occassionally and now the thing happened which I feared would happen.
  • Oct 28, 2023 ... Truly a poor experience that i am watching him play so i know there is no queue. I tried to log in 10 min before him at that time it said ...
  • Jun 5, 2024 ... I am watching him play against DeMatha and he can board and he can block shots. He handles pretty well for a big man. I haven't seen an ...
  • Oct 28, 2023 ... Truly a poor experience that i am watching him play so i know there is no queue. I tried to log in 10 min before him at that time it said ...

Alternatives:

  • I am watching him playing
  • I am watching him as he plays
  • I am watching him while he plays
  • I am watching him engage in play
  • I am watching him participating in the game

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