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Does an infinitive end in a noun?

No, infinitives do not end in a noun.

Infinitives are the base form of a verb, usually preceded by "to". Examples:

* to run

* to eat

* to sleep

Nouns are words that name people, places, things, or ideas. Examples:

* dog

* city

* book

* love

While an infinitive can function as a noun (e.g., "To travel is my dream"), the infinitive itself does not end in a noun. It ends in the base form of the verb.

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