What’s the Difference between TO and FOR?

Learn the Difference between TO and FOR in English.
TO and FOR are prepositions that are often confused.


Use TO in These Cases
Motive/Reason (with verb)
  • I went to the store to buy milk.
  • It was a quarter to six when I left.
Destination
  • I shall go to London next month.
Distance
  • It’s about ten kilometers from my house to my school.
Comparing
  • I prefer this dress to the one you were wearing yesterday.
Giving
  • He gave the pen to his friend.

    Use FOR in These Cases

    Motive/Reason (with noun)      
    • I went to the store for milk.
    Period of time
    • The couple took the house for 2 years.
    Benefits
    • A win is always good for morale.
    Function – with verb (-ing form)
    • She had a special talent for learning languages.
    Agree with
    • Are you for or against his idea?
    Doing something to help someone
    • Could you carry my case for me?

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