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i stopped smoking vs i stopped to smoke

The correct phrase is "I stopped smoking." This indicates that the action of smoking has ceased. On the other hand, "I stopped to smoke" would imply that the person halted what they were doing in order to start smoking, which is not the intended meaning.

Last updated: March 19, 2024 • 753 views

i stopped smoking

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase indicates that the action of smoking has ceased.

Examples:

  • I stopped smoking a year ago.
  • She told me she stopped smoking.
  • He needs to stop smoking for his health.
  • They finally stopped smoking in the house.
  • Have you stopped smoking yet?
  • Jan 16, 2013 ... The meaning of “I stopped to smoke” and “I stopped smoking” is very different. Watch this video and find out what the difference is.
  • 6 days ago ... I stopped smoking weed for the last month mostly by accident. It wasn't a conscious decision on my part, and until I saw the study released ...
  • Mar 26, 2015 ... And then in class the next day, I would be constantly going to the bathroom to shit my brains out. So yeah, I stopped smoking weed because the ...
  • Jan 16, 2013 ... The meaning of "I stopped to smoke" and "I stopped smoking" is very different. Watch ... I would smoking years ago but now I stopped smoking .

Alternatives:

  • I quit smoking
  • I gave up smoking
  • I kicked the habit
  • I ended smoking
  • I ceased smoking

i stopped to smoke

This phrase is incorrect in this context. It implies stopping one activity to start smoking, which is not the intended meaning.

This phrase is not used to convey the idea of quitting smoking; it suggests stopping one action to start smoking.
  • Jan 16, 2013 ... The meaning of “I stopped to smoke” and “I stopped smoking” is very different. Watch this video and find out what the difference is.
  • Jan 16, 2013 ... The meaning of "I stopped to smoke" and "I stopped smoking" is very different. Watch this video and find out what the difference is. Then take ...
  • Jul 23, 2015 ... I met a sentence like "I stopped to smoke" more often than " I stopped for smoking ". Is there any reason why we use " I stopped to smoke " more ...
  • 13. srpen 2013 ... I stopped to smoke. = Zastavil jsem, abych si zakouřil. První věta (s gerundiem) říká, že jsme s něčím přestali a jedná se o běžný slovesný ...

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