Hello:) What are the differences between "sail for" and "sail to"? If my destination is Australia, should I say "My ship sails for Australia" or "My ship sails to Australia"? Thank you so much!
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For seems more natural to me with a time reference included. We (set) sail for Australia tomorrow. (But them I don't do much sailing.
— Philip
For seems more natural to me with a time reference included.
We (set) sail for Australia tomorrow.
(But them I don't do much sailing.
)
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For seems more natural to me with a time reference included. We (set) sail for Australia tomorrow. (But them I don't do much sailing. Others may disagree.)