Learn the Difference between TO and FOR in English.
TO and FOR are prepositions that are often confused.
Use TO in These Cases
Motive/Reason (with verb)
- I went to the store to buy milk.
- It was a quarter to six when I left.
Destination
- I shall go to London next month.
Distance
- It’s about ten kilometers from my house to my school.
Comparing
- I prefer this dress to the one you were wearing yesterday.
Giving
- He gave the pen to his friend.
Use FOR in These Cases
Motive/Reason (with noun)
- I went to the store for milk.
Period of time
- The couple took the house for 2 years.
Benefits
- A win is always good for morale.
Function – with verb (-ing form)
- She had a special talent for learning languages.
Agree with
- Are you for or against his idea?
Doing something to help someone
- Could you carry my case for me?
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