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  1. "to getting" vs. "to get" - English Language Learners Stack Exchange

    1) to getting We say a guide to grammar, a complete guide to football, etc. The structure is a guide + noun, and "to" is a preposition. Instead of the noun we can use a gerund: a guide to understanding …

  2. to get VS. getting - English Language Learners Stack Exchange

    Dec 31, 2014 · So, I like getting/ to get to the station in plenty of time. In grammar in use book, the bold part has been considered as correct answer. I am wondering why. What is more, would you show me …

  3. To get vs in getting - English Language Learners Stack Exchange

    Which one is correct- He did not succeed to get the job though he tried his level best. He did not succeed in getting the job though he tried his level best. Book says second one is correct.

  4. "started to get", "started getting" or "started to getting" - which is ...

    Feb 9, 2021 · From that point things started to get complicated. From that point things started getting complicated. From that point things started to getting complicated. Which of these sentences would …

  5. Being vs Getting - English Language Learners Stack Exchange

    Jul 17, 2020 · Does "being" in the following sentence mean "getting"? An example of "best-case" is the outcome of an eye surgery being perfect vision.

  6. Is there any difference between "getting" and "to be getting"?

    Yes there is a difference. Trees are getting cut down refers to an action that is in progress. Someone is cutting the trees. It is the form encountered more frequently. Trees getting cut down can be used in …

  7. grammar - Being vs Getting difference - English Language Learners …

    Apr 10, 2022 · What is the difference between these two words?? Examples: Man getting eaten by crocodile. Man being eaten by crocodile.

  8. Does "you are getting close" have the same meaning as "you are close"?

    Sep 13, 2015 · No sign you are getting close to it. No sign you are close to it. Do they have the same meaning? To me, the first sentence reveals an action of the subject, like walking. The second …

  9. Is 'boarding the plane' more formal than 'getting on the plane'?

    Jun 13, 2020 · The word "boarding" is not reserved for formal use - it's just the correct term for "getting on" most kinds of public transportation, but particularly planes and boats. It is commonly used in all …

  10. word usage - what is the difference between "She is getting crazy" and ...

    Mar 17, 2021 · Q. what is the difference between “She is getting crazy” and “She is going crazy”? I would suggest there is not only a difference between get an go (as explained below) but even with …