''Through'' or ''to''? - English Language Learners Stack Exchange
Jul 3, 2015 · I would like to compare through and to. What is their difference in meaning? Which one is (more) correct (or are both correct)? The context can be found in the two sentences …
prepositions - Difference between "with" and "to" - English …
Sep 30, 2019 · "With" and "to" are very important prepositions in the English language. I know the usage of both prepositions but some points I become stuck with when should I use which …
Usage between "to" and "and" - English Language Learners Stack …
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"To the extent that" means "if" or "when"?
May 27, 2024 · Here's the explanation of to the extent of in Cambridge Dictionary: to a particular degree or stage, often causing particular results This meaning makes perfect sense in the …
'to' versus 'in order to' - English Language Learners Stack Exchange
Welcome to English Language Learners. In our answers here, you have to actually answer the question. Your answer here, however, sounds like the beginning of a dialogue or a prompt. …
How can I decide when to use “for” + “-ing” or “to” + [infinitive] in …
Jun 16, 2015 · This is a very good explanation of the distinction; I have included it reformatted below: For + -ing: function We use for + the -ing form of a verb to talk about the function of …
subjunctives - "if we are to" VS "if we were to" - English Language ...
If we are to meet the Paris climate goals, the use of fossil-based materials must be quickly reduced and replaced with renewable materials. If we were to meet the Paris climate goals, …
word usage - "familiar to" vs. "familiar with" - English Language ...
Cambridge Dictionary gives these definitions and examples about "familiar" easy to recognize because of being seen before The street was familiar to me. to know something or som...
Difference between "It's fine with me" and "it's fine to me"?
Mar 26, 2021 · It looks like fine to me is absolutely incorrect. Where did you read this sentence? It's fine with me is perfectly correct English, and a common expression. It's fine to me is also …
"I used to" and "I was used to" - What is the difference?
Jun 8, 2017 · Don't the two sentences: I used to drink coffee every day. I was used to drinking coffee every day. refer to a past habit? If not, what is the difference?