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i like eating vs i'm fond of eating

Both phrases are correct and convey a similar meaning. 'I like eating' is a simple and common way to express enjoyment of eating. 'I'm fond of eating' is a bit more formal. It may sound a bit old-fashioned, but it conveys the same idea.
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i like eating

This phrase is correct and commonly used to express enjoyment of eating.

This phrase is a simple and common way to express that you enjoy eating.

Examples:

  • I like eating ice cream.
  • She likes eating sushi.
  • They like eating pizza.
  • He likes eating fruits.
  • We like eating pasta.
  • Mar 25, 2018 ... Originally Answered: Why don't I like eating in front of other people? I will go a whole day until I get home from school to eat anything ...
  • May 28, 2020 ... "I like eating bread" and "I like to eat bread". I know that both sentences have the same basic meaning but there must be some difference in nuance right?
  • May 17, 2017 ... Why do I like eating too much? All related (41).
  • Jun 27, 2019 ... Synonym for I like eating Actually, there is a difference. You use like + gerund when you are referring to a general thing.
  • Mar 9, 2012 ... I like eating / to eat [pizza] ; paradoxa4 · Venezuelan Spanish · #1 ; ride7359 · English · #2 ; modulus · ইংরেজি - আমেরিক · #3.
  • Apr 2, 2007 ... For instance, which one of these would be right? - I like to eat pizza / I like eating pizza - I enjoy to eat pizza / I enjoy eating pizza - I ...
  • Nov 26, 2021 ... I'm wondering whether the sentence I like eating rice has a passive form. I'm quoting from Advanced Grammar In Use: Verbs which in the ...
  • Apr 14, 2012 ... In my opinion, "I like eating shrimp" means "I like to eat shrimp's meat". - I think it has this meaning because I learn that "dog" sound like ...
  • Jan 10, 2017 ... Moderated by. Tanyia Hughes, Adv Dip Psy. Psychotherapist. I have been through a lot in life too, which helps me to be able to empathize ...

Alternatives:

  • I enjoy eating
  • I love eating
  • I'm a fan of eating
  • I have a liking for eating
  • I have a preference for eating

i'm fond of eating

This phrase is correct but a bit more formal and old-fashioned compared to 'I like eating'.

'I'm fond of eating' is a more formal way to express that you enjoy eating, suitable for written or formal contexts.

Examples:

  • I'm fond of eating Italian food.
  • She's fond of eating desserts.
  • He's fond of eating spicy food.
  • They're fond of eating Chinese cuisine.
  • We're fond of eating homemade meals.
  • Jun 6, 2015 ... As I mentioned in my last mulberry post, I'm fond of eating very young mulberry leaves in cooked greens mixtures, and recently I was ...
  • May 27, 2009 ... But I decided to go out on a limb last night by making one of the many sauces I'm fond of eating in Chinese restaurants: kung pao.
  • Nov 18, 2016 ... I'm fond of eating them hard-boiled for snacks, often just shucked out of their shells while still warm and eaten with salt and pepper.
  • Dec 7, 2014 ... How can I counter such effects given that I'm fond of eating chillies? All related (34).
  • Apr 27, 2019 ... ... I'm fond of eating spicy foods. Outstanding! Price: Rs. 550 Rating: 9/10 . . . Gol Gappay Shots It sounded intriguing so I thought to try it ...
  • I am not really a big fan of New Year's resolutions, mostly because I'm fond of eating and spending money. Resolutions usually require you to make ...
  • Jan 11, 2020 ... I've eaten durian candies and they really taste great. Maybe, I'll try finding out where to get this really tasty durians. I'm fond of eating ...
  • Feb 21, 2023 ... What is the difference between I like to eat pizza and I'm fond of eating pizza ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
  • Feb 25, 2008 ... I know a Kev ... and I'm fond of eating bacon. Does that count? Fabletown — The Fabletown Forums Bill Willingham — Sequential Tart's May ...
  • Nov 28, 2006 ... I'm fond of eating out with friends and have decided if I eliminate that just once or twice a month, I could send in a monthly donation. I ...

Alternatives:

  • I enjoy eating
  • I love eating
  • I'm a fan of eating
  • I have a liking for eating
  • I have a preference for eating

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