When to use 'To'?

Tap to Read ➤ In this story, we'll briefly understand when you should use "to" in your speech and writing.

Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 'To' is a preposition mainly used before a verb to show it is in the infinitive. Other than that, let us see when it can be used.

Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Direction: Demonstrating motion towards something E.g.: I am walking to the store.

Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Receiving: Indicating the recipient of an action or thing E.g.: She sent an email to her boss.

Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Connection: Displaying a conceptual connection between two people E.g.: The key to success is hard work.

Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Attachment: Demonstrating a physical connection between two objects E.g.: I am going to fasten this button to my shirt.

Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Comparison: Introducing a comparison's second component E.g.: My car is faster than your car.

Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Reason (with verb): Describing the cause of an event when the verb is used in the explanation E.g.: I am studying hard to pass my exams.

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When to use 'To'?

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