I often see constructions like this one:
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
It seems a little strange to me. In my mind it would look better using the infinitive form "to hear". I don't know if it has something with the verbals… Anyway, what I want to know is which form is correct and why?
Best Answer
This is not an infinitive. "Hearing from you soon" is a gerund, which functions as a noun.
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