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Social English 1 min read Published January 2025

"I look forward to" vs "I'm looking forward to" - is there a difference?

Both are correct - the difference is register."I look forward to hearing from you." (standard email sign-off)"I look forward to meeting you on Tuesday.""I'm really looking forward to the holiday.""I'm looking forward to seeing you.""I look forward to meeting you." ✓"I look forward to meet you."...

Both are correct - the difference is register.

  • "I look forward to hearing from you." (standard email sign-off)
  • "I look forward to meeting you on Tuesday."
  • "I'm really looking forward to the holiday."
  • "I'm looking forward to seeing you."

Grammar note

  • "I look forward to meeting you." ✓
  • "I look forward to meet you." ✗

Which to use in emails? "I look forward to hearing from you" remains the standard professional email sign-off. "I'm looking forward to it" works in emails to people you know well.

Frequently asked

What's the difference between "I look forward to" and "I'm looking forward to"?

Both are correct - the difference is register."I look forward to hearing from you." (standard email sign-off)"I look forward to meeting you on Tuesday.""I'm really looking forward to the holiday.""I'm looking forward to seeing you.""I look forward to meeting you." ✓"I look forward to meet you."...

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