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i love to swim. vs i love swimming

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. They convey the same meaning but differ slightly in structure. 'I love to swim' uses the infinitive form of the verb 'to swim'. 'I love swimming' uses the gerund form of the verb. The choice between them depends on your personal preference or the context in which they are used.
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i love to swim.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase uses the infinitive form of the verb 'to swim.' It expresses a general love for the activity of swimming.

Examples:

  • I love to swim in the ocean.
  • She loves to swim at the pool.
  • They love to swim in the lake.
  • He loves to swim competitively.
  • We love to swim for exercise.
  • I Love to Swim ILS_JAN@ottawa.ca(link opens email application); All other I Love to programs iloveto@ottawa.ca(link opens email application). I Love to ...
  • Aug 15, 2021 ... 6626 likes, 165 comments - rajivsurendra on August 15, 2021: "I love to swim.".
  • Established in 2010, Love to SWIM is a family run swim school providing small group lessons for children and adults including female only and private ...
  • Sep 19, 2019 ... I love to swim but it is rare that I am ever in a swim suit, sunbathing. Sadly, I never learned to surf but absolutely love the water, maybe ...
  • May 21, 2019 ... Why I Love To Swim · Meet Alex. Hi MySwimPro Community! · My Swimming Background. I was in the water on a regular basis from the time I was 6 ...
  • Jun 24, 2021 ... Not at all I love to swim fully clothed to. Shoes & all. I just like the look & feel of being wet. For some people it is a fetish & a way ...
  • Jul 17, 2019 ... I love to swim. r/okbuddyretard - I love to swim. Upvote 4.9K
  • I Love to Swim, but My Husband Forbids it.. by Suhaib Webb. March 7, 2007. 5 min read. Question: I am convert. In my “past life”, I loved to swim.
  • Aug 19, 2014 ... El Dorado Royale, Playa del Carmen: "Hi, my husband and I love to swim in the ocean..." | Check out 7 answers, plus 16885 reviews and 18948 ...
  • Feb 7, 2020 ... I love to swim.” Much of triathlon success (and failure) may be attributed to mental strength. So start tricking your mind into loving it now.

Alternatives:

  • I enjoy swimming.
  • I like to swim.
  • I am fond of swimming.
  • I have a passion for swimming.
  • Swimming is something I love.

i love swimming

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase uses the gerund form of the verb 'swimming.' It expresses a general love for the activity of swimming.

Examples:

  • She loves swimming in the ocean.
  • They love swimming at the pool.
  • He loves swimming in the lake.
  • I love swimming competitively.
  • We love swimming for exercise.
  • Feb 28, 2021 ... I LOVE SWIMMING. Swimming News. I love everything from seeing your friends at the pool, being chilly as frick taking that shower before you ...
  • Nov 19, 2013 ... Why I love swimming. This article is more than 10 years old. When I'm in the water I'm elementally myself, floating free of any worries ...
  • Jan 18, 2024 ... I love swimming for fitness. I like that it works the whole body, and I feel like I don't get tired as quickly swimming in cool water ...
  • Sep 29, 2023 ... 5097 likes, 78 comments - cunybystudents on September 29, 2023: "I love swimming to class ‍♀️".
  • Dec 14, 2023 ... Lunkers. I love swimming with largemouth bass. They're such beautiful fish. Normally, they're very shy, but during the mating season, ...
  • Aug 28, 2020 ... I love swimming in the Limmat! Today the Frauenbadi (women's baths) were empty, mostly due to the threat of rain - which came, ...
  • Feb 7, 2024 ... I love swimming in my fabrics! Even more, I love making others laugh. Laughter needs no translation! Here I'm in the mist of my soon to be ...
  • Aug 19, 2024 ... 41K likes, 149 comments - danbennettz on August 19, 2024: "I love swimming #onlyonedan #ladsholiday #swimgoggles #summer2024".
  • Jan 7, 2016 ... I love swimming because it gives me a way to escape. When I get in the water I am not stressing about school or family, I am just focusing ...
  • Why I Love Swimming. Swimming is a hobby that can last a lifetime—plus, it's a great way to get a whole-body workout, regardless of the season. by Sandy ...

Alternatives:

  • I enjoy swimming.
  • I like swimming.
  • I am fond of swimming.
  • I have a passion for swimming.
  • Swimming is something I love.

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