[Grammar] See Off To

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"He saw her off at/to the airport."

How are "at" and "to" different?
 
"He saw her off at/to the airport."

How are "at" and "to" different?

If you see someone off to the airport, then you say goodbye to them at a different location as they start their journey to the airport.

If you see someone off at the airport, you travel to the airport and say goodbye to them as they walk through security to the departure lounge.
 
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