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  1. dictionary.cambridge.org › british-grammar › againstAgainst - Grammar - Cambridge Dictionary

    Here are some common verbs often followed by against: Against with nouns. Discrimination against people on the basis of race, age or gender is illegal. Everyone can be part of the fight against litter. The best protection against illness is a good diet and lots of exercise. Here are some common nouns often followed by against:

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  2. www.bbc.co.uk › learningenglish › englishBBC Learning English - Course: intermediate / Unit 29 ...

    • Infinitive with to Or Gerund?
    • Gerund = Noun
    • To Do

    There are no simple rules for working out which verbs are used with the infinitive with to and which are used with the gerund. You need to learn them individually. Here are 10 common verbs that can be followed by the infinitive with to. 1. to afford to do something: We can't afford to go on holiday this year. 2. to arrange to do something: Let's ar...

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    Remember that a gerund is the noun form of a verb. Any verb that can be followed by a gerund clause could also be followed a different noun or a noun phrase. 1. He admitted breaking the window. 2. He admitted it. 3. He admitted (that) he had broken the window. But NOT: 1. He admitted to break the window. WRONG

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    Try the quiz to see how well you remember which verbs are followed by the infinitive with to and which with the gerund.

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  4. learnenglish.britishcouncil.org › grammar › englishVerbs followed by the infinitive | LearnEnglish - British Council

    Two very common verbs – make and let – are followed by the infinitive without to. They take the pattern: Verb + noun + infinitive. My parents made me come home early. They wouldn't let me stay out late. The verb dare can be followed by the infinitive with or without to: Verb (+ to) + infinitive. I didn't dare (to) go out after dark.

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › grammar › british-grammarinfinitive or verb + - ing - Cambridge Dictionary

    Hate, like, love, prefer. Hate, like, love and prefer can be followed either by -ing or a to- infinitive. The difference in meaning is often small. The -ing form emphasises the verb itself. The to- infinitive puts the emphasis more on the preference for, or the results of, the action. Compare. -ing form.

  6. www.gingersoftware.com › content › grammar-rulesEnglish Grammar Rules - Gerunds and Infinitives (Verbs)

    Some verbs and verb phrases are directly followed a gerund: Paul avoids using chemicals on the vegetables he grows. Some verbs can be followed by a gerund or an infinitive without causing a change in meaning:

  7. learnenglish.britishcouncil.org › grammar › c1Patterns with reporting verbs | LearnEnglish - British Council

    Verbs in this group include apologise for, complain about, confess to, insist on and object to. This structure is also used with warn when it is followed by the preposition against, and admit when it is followed by the preposition to. Novak warns against moving too fast. They'll never admit to not knowing the answer. Verb + object + preposition ...

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  9. www.thoughtco.com › verb-and-prepositionAdvanced Verb Preposition Combinations: Verbs + About - ThoughtCo

    Feb 18, 2019 · Verbs + Against . The following verbs are commonly used with "against". Each verb + against combination includes an example sentence to provide context. be against something / someone - I am against the new regulation. insure something against something - We insured our house against storm damage.