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like swimming vs like going swimming

Both are correct, but are used in slightly different contexts. 'Like swimming' is a more general statement expressing a preference for the activity of swimming in general. 'Like going swimming' is more specific and refers to the act of going to swim at a particular time or place.
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Last updated: June 17, 2024

like swimming

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express a general preference for the activity of swimming.

Examples:

  • I like swimming in the ocean.
  • She likes swimming in the pool.

Alternatives:

  • enjoy swimming
  • love swimming
  • prefer swimming
  • have a liking for swimming
  • find swimming enjoyable

like going swimming

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express a preference for the specific act of going to swim at a particular time or place.

Examples:

  • I like going swimming at the lake on weekends.
  • She likes going swimming in the evening.

Alternatives:

  • enjoy going swimming
  • love going swimming
  • prefer going swimming
  • have a liking for going swimming
  • find going swimming enjoyable

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