To-For | Commonly Confused Words

To

/tə/

Used to indicate the direction or purpose of an action or motion.

Let's travel to Peru!'We're gonna make it, fellas.'Now six flunkies feel they gotta help me pour it."

This word has no antonyms

/fɔː(r)/

Used to indicate a purpose, cause, destination, or reason for something.

There's a letter for you.Take care of yourself, for he means to kill you."For it was summer – late June.

This word has no antonyms

To is often used to indicate movement, direction, or purpose. Think of it as a way to progress towards something.
For is commonly used to express a relationship or a purpose benefitting something. Consider it when identifying the reason or benefit behind an action.
Remember: To is a preposition with a sense of direction or destination, while for holds a meaning more aligned with benefit or purpose.
Use to when discussing or indicating movement or reaching goals, such as I went to the store.
Use for when explaining reasons or benefits, like This gift is for you.