Using preposition (to + v-ing)

[Nola]

Hello everybody,
Could anyboby explain me how to use the preposition to with gerund or (v-ing)? and give me some examples of this grammar rule.

e.g. I am looking forward to meeting you.

Many thanks
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Nola

[Yankee]

Hi Nola

Basically, the usual rule is that you need to use a gerund rather than an infinitive after a preposition. So, the trick is to know when 'to' is used as a preposition and not as part of a to-infinitive. Here are some examples:

(be used to) I'm used to getting up at the crack of dawn.
(be accustomed to) I'm accustomed to having to deal with pigheaded people.
(commit to) They are committed to doing whatever is necessary.
(get around to) I never seem to be able to get around to cleaning out the garage.
(be open to) The author of the test should be open to correcting any errors that are spotted.
(be devoted to) He is devoted to doing good works in the community.
(admit to) He never admits to being wrong.
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[Nola]

Hi Amy,
Many great thanks for your help.