to get VS. getting - English Language Learners Stack Exchange 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 a more detailed explanation or another synonym for the following?-- I have some problem with especially using the preposition in along with plenty of time
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 grammar, a guide to learning English 2) to get The phrase can be interpreted as: a guide (on how) to learn English, a guide (on how) to get out
Meaning of be getting - English Language Learners Stack Exchange The basic meaning of get in all these examples is become, or change state into We are getting prepared -> We are taking action to become prepared We are getting married -> We are (arranging to) change ourselves into the state of being married We are getting better -> We are doing something to become better than we are