
prepositions - Difference between "with" and "to" - English …
Sep 30, 2019 · "With" and "to" are very important prepositions in the English language. I know the usage of both prepositions but some points I become stuck with when should I use which …
''Through'' or ''to''? - English Language Learners Stack Exchange
Jul 3, 2015 · I would like to compare through and to. What is their difference in meaning? Which one is (more) correct (or are both correct)? The context can be found in the two sentences …
How can I decide when to use “for” + “-ing” or “to” + [infinitive] in …
Jun 16, 2015 · This is a very good explanation of the distinction; I have included it reformatted below: For + -ing: function We use for + the -ing form of a verb to talk about the function of …
Head over to=go to? - English Language Learners Stack Exchange
This usage of head is an informal extrapolation of the meaning "to set the course of" as in "head a ship northward" (see Webster). In formal usage, you can head in a direction or head toward a …
"To the extent that" means "if" or "when"?
May 27, 2024 · Here's the explanation of to the extent of in Cambridge Dictionary: to a particular degree or stage, often causing particular results This meaning makes perfect sense in the …
'to' versus 'in order to' - English Language Learners Stack Exchange
Welcome to English Language Learners. In our answers here, you have to actually answer the question. Your answer here, however, sounds like the beginning of a dialogue or a prompt. …
"change into" and "change to" for "changing file name"
Feb 26, 2025 · I read this post: I'm wondering about the difference between "change into" and "change to" but I still don't get the rule in case of "changing name of file" or in...
Allow (to) + infinitive, substantive, verb+ -ing
In which way can the verb 'allow' be used? There is always some confusion and apparently it's often intuitively used wrongly. Which form corresponds to correct English, eventually …
When to use “To” or “of” - English Language Learners Stack …
Jan 29, 2020 · There is no general rule for "when to use to and when to use of". It is an unpredictable property of the particular word involved. Assistant takes to for the principal …
Arrive to or arrive at? - English Language Learners Stack Exchange
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