Postpone, delay, put off

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Going to the dentist's still makes me really nervous.

As a noun

THE GERUND is used

Grammar: The Gerund

Windsurfingis a popular summer sport.

My brother is fond of windsurfing.

2. after like, love, enjoy, prefer, dislike, hate (to express general preference)

In general I prefer watching films on the big screen rather than on TV.

He hates being interrupted, you know.

I can't stand getting up early in the winter.

I can't bear telling people bad news. (general)

I can't bear to tell him the bad news. (specific)

3.after begin, start, continue, keep (on); stop, finish; give up, quit;

Has it stopped raining?

When he entered the room, they all stopped talking

He stopped to get a drink of water. (Why? For what purpose?)

She wants to stop smoking. (to stop what?)

4. aftersuggest, consider, avoid, risk, miss, admit, (don't) mind, can't help, etc.

Would you mind opening the window?

I don't mind helping you with your homework.

He doesn't mind working long hours.

I suggest calling the cinema to find out what time the film begins. .

She hadn't considered changing her job till last week.

5.afterprepositionsbefore, after, on, by, without, instead of, in spite of, in addition to, etc.

Before taking actions you'd better make inquiries.

John went to work in spite of feeling ill.

It's nice to go on holiday without having to worry about money.

He left without saying ‘good-buy'.

She left the shop without buying anything.

They listened to her without interrupting.

She settled the matter without making a fuss.

6. aftera noun /adjective/verb + a preposition:

· the habit of, manner of, method of, chance of, reason for, etc.

I hate his habit of arguing over everything.

Do you like their method of marketing training?