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play football vs playing football

Both "play football" and "playing football" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Play football" is used when talking about the general activity of playing football, while "playing football" is used when referring to the ongoing action of playing football.

Last updated: March 29, 2024

play football

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to talk about the general activity of playing football as a sport or hobby.

Examples:

  • I love to play football with my friends on weekends.
  • He has been playing football since he was a child.

Alternatives:

  • participate in football
  • engage in football
  • enjoy playing football
  • have a game of football
  • kick a ball around

playing football

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to refer to the ongoing action of playing football.

Examples:

  • They are playing football in the park right now.
  • I saw him playing football at the stadium.

Alternatives:

  • engaged in football
  • participating in football
  • having a game of football
  • kicking a ball around
  • enjoying playing football

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