prepositions

sand_y2004 · #1 (**permalink**) 18-Jan-2007, 14:23

Hi,
I am thoroughly confused about the usage of these words. Do we say
I am going to Sam s party
or
I am going for Sam s party

MrPedantic · #2 (**permalink**) 18-Jan-2007, 16:41

Hello Sandy, welcome to UsingEnglish!

If you want to express "motion towards", you use "to":

1. I am going to Sam's party tonight.

If you want to express "purpose", you use "for":

2. "Why are you going to Manchester?" "I'm going for Sam's party."

However, the meaning in #2 is much less common than the meaning in #1.

All the best,

MrP


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