Like + full infinitive VS Like + -ing form ?
I've been reading many sources about this topic, but my question is: Is there a notable difference between these two forms or it's very subtle? Or is this difference a matter of accents between U.K. and U.S.?

Thanks a lot for your help!

Airam

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Like + full infinitive  VS Like + -ing form ?
I've been reading many sources about this topic, but my question is: Is there a notable difference between these two forms or it's very subtle? Or is this difference a matter of accents between U.K. and U.S.?

Thanks a lot for your help!

Airam

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Infinitives and -ing form(gerunds)  have nothing to do with UK or US. Some  verbs can be used only as infinitives  and some can be used only as gerunds and some  can take both forms.

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I think you are asking if there is a difference between things like "I like to run" and "I like running".

If that is your question, there is no difference I can think of.

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Most of the time you follow these patterns:

- I would like to (verb)

- I like (verb)ing

Cutting the grammar out of its context will often create confusion.