To: How and When to Use in English
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To
Main uses of TO:
•as a preposition, to expresses movement towards:
•as a preposition, to expresses movement towards:
I go to Paris every summer. I travel to Paris every summer.
(note that in = I am in Paris)
(note that in = I am in Paris)
on the way to Rome going in the direction of Rome
the train to Barcelona the train which goes in the direction of Barcelona
• result:
from March to September from March until September (= till)
You'll find everything here, from sportswear to fishing gear. You'll find everything here, including sportswear and even fishing gear.
• allocation:
I gave the letter to Icarus.
• Also, to introduces the infinitive, used after numerous verbs, nouns and adjectives:
I want to see her.
He tried to escape.
It's too cold to have a barbecue.
Susie's ability to work is impressive.
Bruno is eager to work with Horatio.
• the infinitive with to can express the objective or aim:
Polly wrote this email to schedule a meeting. Polly wrote this email in order to schedule a meeting.
• to sometimes introduces a verb in the gerund (-ing form):
She's not used to drinking alcohol. She's not accustomed to drinking alcohol, she doesn't usually drink alcohol.
I look forward to hearing from you soon. I happily await your reply.
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