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2015年7月3日 · 1. Both of them are correct; "to" and "through" are both prepositions. Using "through" in that context makes it mean up to and including. Using "to" in that same context makes "to" express a point reached after a period of time. ("to" can also express a point reached at the end of a range, i.e The worth of the product went from 10 dollars to 20 ...
prepositions - Difference between "with" and "to" - English …
2021年6月7日 · 2. 'to' is directed towards only one person, whereas, 'with' includes both people. Example: John was talking to Smith. John was speaking with Smith. In the first sentence, only John is speaking. In the second sentence, a conversation of two people is implied. Share.
What is the difference between 'attest' and 'attest to'?
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How can I decide when to use “for” + “-ing” or “to” + [infinitive] in …
2015年6月16日 · 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 something or how something is used:
word choice - interested in/to: what's the difference? - English ...
2016年1月13日 · 17. Whether you use "in" or "to" depends on how you are using word that comes after it. Interested in. When you use "interested in", you are usually talking about being interested in something (generally, a noun). For example, you can be interested in wine, or interested in cheese. Therefore, this sentence usually takes the form " [Someone] is ...
DIfference between in regard (s) to vs with regard (s) to
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word difference - 'to' versus 'in order to' - English Language …
3. In order to, as I see it, means "as a means to do/achieve...", and it can derive some other forms like "in order that", which has to be followed by a sentence. Mostly you can use to instead of in order to in a sentence without making any grammatical mistakes. But to doesn't necessarily convey the meaning of "with an intention" as much as in ...
word usage - "familiar to" vs. "familiar with" - English Language ...
I think familiar with is used actively while familiar to is used passively. He is familiar with me. I am familiar to him. Your answer could be improved with additional supporting information. Please edit to add further details, such as citations or documentation, so that others can confirm that your answer is correct.
"approach to address" or "approach to addressing"?
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To you vs for you - English Language Learners Stack Exchange
2016年7月27日 · 3. The idiomatically correct way to say it is "Congratulations to you too." English prepositions are very difficult to learn, because there are not a lot of rules and you mostly just have to learn every case separately. In general, if you can imagine yourself "sending" feelings like congratulations or thanks, the appropriate preposition is to.