Atchan
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What is the difference between To and For. In many sentences, I consider that both of them have the same meaning.
I know that "To" is used in numerous situation.
1- used before a verb to show that it is in the infinitive.
2- used after some verbs, especially when the action described in the infinitive will happen later.
3- used after many verbs of agreeing, needing and wanting.
4- used instead of repeating a verb clause.
5- used in phrases where there are reported orders and requests.
6- used after some adjectives.
7- used after some nouns.
8- A clause containing to + infinitive can be used as the subject of a sentence.
9- used after question words.
10- used with an infinitive to express use or purpose.
And more and more.
When talking about "For". First of all it's a preposition. That meaning... (PURPOSE, INTENDED FOR, BECAUSE OF, TIME/DISTANCE, OCCASION, COMPARING, SUPPORT, IN RELATION TO)
I use both of them as one meaning.
For example:
I sent an email to you.
I hired a car for you.
can you lift this box for me.
can you bring these books to me.
I want to know the difference between the them, and an explanation of how both of them are used.
Thank you in advance.
I know that "To" is used in numerous situation.
1- used before a verb to show that it is in the infinitive.
2- used after some verbs, especially when the action described in the infinitive will happen later.
3- used after many verbs of agreeing, needing and wanting.
4- used instead of repeating a verb clause.
5- used in phrases where there are reported orders and requests.
6- used after some adjectives.
7- used after some nouns.
8- A clause containing to + infinitive can be used as the subject of a sentence.
9- used after question words.
10- used with an infinitive to express use or purpose.
And more and more.
When talking about "For". First of all it's a preposition. That meaning... (PURPOSE, INTENDED FOR, BECAUSE OF, TIME/DISTANCE, OCCASION, COMPARING, SUPPORT, IN RELATION TO)
I use both of them as one meaning.
For example:
I sent an email to you.
I hired a car for you.
can you lift this box for me.
can you bring these books to me.
I want to know the difference between the them, and an explanation of how both of them are used.
Thank you in advance.