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Hans51 Posted 11 years ago
Grammar
The bus to / for London
I am waiting for the bus to / for London.
Which preposition is correct? And when to or for is used?
Thank you so much as usual in advance!
Which preposition is correct? And when to or for is used?
Thank you so much as usual in advance!
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In this case, either is acceptable. "to" usually indicates motion, direction. g.
- In this case, either is acceptable.
- "to" usually indicates motion, direction.
- g.
- This money is for you.
- I am not sure if the usage of "for" in this case can be considered as a benefit.
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In this case, either is acceptable.
"to" usually indicates motion, direction.
"for" usually indicates benefit e.g. This money is for you.
I am not sure if the usage of "for" in this case can be considered as a benefit. Perhaps you could say that London receives the benefit of the journey that the bus is making. If not, I would say it is just idiomatic.
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"to" usually indicates motion, direction.
"for" usually indicates benefit e.g. This money is for you.
I am not sure if the usage of "for" in this case can be considered as a benefit. Perhaps you could say that London receives the benefit of the journey that the bus is making. If not, I would say it is just idiomatic.
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