Hi
Stomach... Belly
1.
I would like to go now.
- After
would like the
infinitive is normally used.
2.
I like to swim/swimming.
- After
like both the
infinitive and the
gerund are used. After the analogy of No. 1, many usage experts say the infinitive should be used to refer to a single specific instance and the gerund should be used when the reference isn't to a specific instance. Actual usage does not verify this.
3.
There is nothing like eating when you are hungry.
- The
gerund is used when
like isn't a verb.
Cheers
CB