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  1. Should I use "for you" or "to you" after specifying what a person ...

    Jun 25, 2021 · I agree that "to you" is more common than "for you," but it also conveys superiority and condescension. The answer demonstrates that but the question did not ask for it. And then again, …

  2. prepositions - Difference between "with" and "to" - English Language ...

    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 prepos...

  3. grammar - It was the best ever vs it is the best ever? - English ...

    May 29, 2023 · Not sure I agree with that. If I say "Michael Jordan was the best ever" I don't mean he was the best up to then, and there may have been someone better since. I mean nobody, before or …

  4. ''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 below. Julie …

  5. prepositions - What's the difference between in/to? - English Language ...

    May 30, 2017 · This is quite an interesting question because it makes us think of the various meanings of be. And what guides us in understanding what meaning be takes, is what preposition is used. In …

  6. What is the difference between 'attest' and 'attest to'?

    Nov 23, 2016 · What is the difference between 'attest' and 'attest to'? When should we use the phrase attest to and when should attest be used?

  7. grammaticality - Is it 'did you used to' or 'did you use to'? - English ...

    Feb 11, 2024 · [1] * What games or activities did you used to play during recess or after school? [2] What games or activities did you use to play during recess or after school? Only [2] is correct. The …

  8. Arrive to or arrive at? - English Language Learners Stack Exchange

    Uses a rule from one dictionary to justify a specific chosen definition cited from another dictionary, not logically coherent. Also rather lengthy and sprinkled with visual interruptions. Expected consequence …

  9. What's the difference between 'to go on a walk' and 'to go for a walk ...

    Oct 3, 2024 · This question is similar to: Go for/on a trip. If you believe it’s different, please edit the question, make it clear how it’s different and/or how the answers on that question are not helpful for …

  10. infinitives - When we should add "to" before verb? - English Language ...

    Jul 27, 2019 · Generally, the question of whether to use the infinitive with "to" or the infinitive without "to" depends on the particular word (verb, adjective, noun) which commands the phrase, and you just …