2007-06-21 19:57:10 · 5 answers · asked by angel 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
You mean the difference between "for" and "to"? "For" is both a preposition and a conjunction; "to" is both of those and an adverb as well. "For" takes up two columns in my SOED; "To" takes up four. I really think you should consult a good dictionary to compare the multitude of meanings and uses for both words.
2007-06-21 20:04:41 · answer #1 · answered by tentofield 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I accepted the invitation and went to my friend's house for dinner.
I went to the hair dresser for getting a haircut.
I am going to the school for picking up my son.
I hope the above examples gave you the idea of when to use to and when to use for.
2007-06-22 03:05:15 · answer #2 · answered by Swamy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The one who knows is incorrect in this: I went to the hair dresser for getting a haircut.
It could either be: I went to the hair dresser to get a haircut.
Or: I went to the hairdresser forgetting my hairnet.
2007-06-22 03:20:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
One goes to the library to read.
One goes to the library for reading.
The dog made a lunge to the throat.
The dog lunged for the throat.
2007-06-22 03:40:09 · answer #4 · answered by A.V.R. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"for getting a haircut"? "for picking up my son"?
For God's sake, where did you learn English? Try "to get a haircut", "to pick up my son". Talk about the blind leading the blind.!!
2007-06-22 03:21:23 · answer #5 · answered by jackeenjim 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋