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To vs. For

To

/tə/

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

Examples:

I walk to school.Give the book to your sister.

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This word has no antonyms

For

/fɔː(r)/

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

Examples:

I have a gift for you.He cooks dinner for his family every day.

Synonyms:

Antonyms:

This word has no antonyms

Ways to tell them apart:

To often implies direction or movement towards something, like going to a place.
For indicates purpose or reason, such as doing something for a cause.
Remember to when thinking of verbs, as in to go, and for when thinking about the benefit given, like doing something for someone.

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