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To With vs Withing Infinitives & Gerunds

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

Infinitives: An infinitive is the base form of a verb, usually preceded by the word "to" (e.g., to swim, to eat, to learn). It can function as a noun, adjective, or adverb in a sentence. Infinitives are often used to express intentions, purposes, desires, or potential actions. Gerunds: A gerund is the -ing form of a verb (e.g., swimming, eating, learning). It’s different from a “present participle” which functions as a verb tense. A gerund can be the subject, object, or complement of a sentence.

When and How to Use Each Expression?

Get a sense of when and how each expression can be used through the following examples!

To with (Infinitive)

Purpose or Intention: Use the infinitive "to with" when you want to express a purpose, intention, desire, or potential action

Example

I want to with you in this challenging task.

Withing (Gerund)

Activity or Experience: Use the gerund "withing" when you want to refer to the activity itself or the experience as a noun.

Example

Withing is not a valid gerund form of the verb.

Where can infinitives/gerunds be placed in a sentence?

To with (Infinitive)

  • 1Subject

    To with is not a valid infinitive form of the verb.

    To with is not a valid infinitive form of the verb.

  • 2Object

    She wants me to with her in the competition.

    She wants me to with her in the competition.

    • "Me *to with* her in the competition" is the object of the verb "wants."
    • Noun (She) + verb (wants) + noun phrase (me *to with* her in the competition).
  • 3Adjective Modifier

    I need a partner to with in this project.

    I need a partner to with in this project.

    • "*To with* in this project" modifies the noun "partner."
    • Noun (I) + verb (need) + noun phrase (a partner *to with* in this project).

Withing (Gerund)

  • 1Subject

    Withing is not a valid gerund form of the verb.

    Withing is not a valid gerund form of the verb.

  • 2Object

    I enjoy withing with my friends on weekends.

    I enjoy withing with my friends on weekends.

    • "*Withing* with my friends on weekends" is the object of the verb "enjoy."
    • Noun (I) + verb (enjoy) + gerund (*withing* with my friends on weekends).
  • 3Object of Preposition

    She has a passion for withing.

    She has a passion for withing.

    • "For *withing*" is the object of the preposition "for."
    • Noun phrase (She) + verb (has) + noun phrase (a passion for *withing*).

Verbs Taking Infinitives/Gerunds as Objects

The following are verbs that can take only the base form of the verb (infinitive), only the -ing form (gerund), or both.

Verbs Taking Infinitives as Objects

Example

She plans to with you in the meeting tomorrow.

They hope to with you in their team during the game.

He wants to with you in the dance performance.

We decided to with them in the business venture.

They agreed to with us in the decision making process.

Verbs Taking Gerunds as Objects

Example

She enjoys withing with her family at the beach.

They recommend regular withing for stress relief.

I dislike the idea of withing in crowded places.

He avoids withing during peak hours.

Can you imagine yourself withing in nature's beauty?

Verbs Taking Both Infinitives and Gerunds as Objects

Example

She likes to with her best friend. She likes withing with her best friend.

We started to with each other after years of separation. We started withing with each other after years of separation.

He began to with his new team members. He began withing with his new team members.

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