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Have you ever wondered whether you should use TO or FOR? <br>Grammar in English can be challenging. For English learners, several pairs of similar English words, such as "to" and "for," might be particularly challenging. But I'm here to assist you.
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To vs. For in English — What’s the Difference?
Introduction Have you ever wondered whether you should use TO or FOR? Grammar in English can be challenging. For English learners, several pairs of similar English words, such as "to" and "for," might be particularly challenging. But I'm here to assist you.
How and When to Use the Prepositions To vs. For in English
Situation 1: To vs. For to Indicate Reasons or Intentions 1 2 3 As you can see in these sentences, we use the following structures: to + base verb + noun for + noun I went to Spain FOR a wedding. I went to Spain TO see my best friend. I stopped by the grocery store FOR some coffee. I stopped by the grocery store TO buy some coffee.
Situation 2: To vs. For to Indicate Recipient 1 2 3 When a verb — like send — indicates a transfer, exchange, or movement from Point A to Point B, we use the preposition ‘to.’ Yesterday I bought a birthday card FOR my sister. Yesterday I bought a birthday card to send TO my sister.
Situation 3: Important TO me vs. FOR me Important to me = indicates personal or sentimental value; something precious to you Important for me = indicates or focuses on the benefit of something. 1 2 3 My grandmother gave me this vase. Although it’s not expensive, it’s very important to me. The interview I have next week is important for me; it could open some new career opportunities.
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