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I have two questions.1.I would like to know the meaning of "to" in the next sentence.    There are many advantages to riding a bicycle.2. I wonder if there is any differece between "A" and "B".A: There are many advantages to riding a bicycle.B: There are many advantages of riding a bicycle.

Mister Micawber · Accepted Answer

1-- It could be any of the following, I think:

13. used for expressing addition or accompaniment) with: He added insult to injury. They danced to the music. Where is the top to this box?

14. (used for expressing attachment or adherence): She held to her opinion.

17. (used for expressing reference, reaction, or relation): What will he say to this?

20. (used for indicating the indirect object of a verb, for connecting a verb with its complement, or for indicating or limiting the application of an adjective, noun, or pronoun): Give it to me. I refer to your work.

2-- The difference is that native speakers choose A. 'Of' is a default preposition favored by learners but replaced using other prepositions by natives.

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