DIFFERENCES BETWEEN "TO" AND "FOR" IN ENGLISH

1. Use TO in these cases:

Motive/Reason (with verb)        

·         I went to the store to buy milk.

What time it is    

·         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.

2. 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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