to · infinitive-marker
to (INFINITIVE)
A1 used with a verb to make an infinitive
Dictionary examples:
I try to teach my dog math. (0.0)
We plan to swim in chocolate. (0.0)
He wants to become a pizza. (0.0)
He told me to wait. (6.5)
I don't know what to do. (6.5)
I need to eat something first. (7.6)
Can you tell me how to get there? (8.5)
She agreed to help. (9.8)
We were starting to feel cold. (12.6)
It's not likely to happen. (14.0)
There's an awful lot of work to be done. (17.6)
Did anyone ask Daniel to book the room? (20.7)
to (REASON)
A2 used to give the purpose of something or the reason for doing something
Dictionary examples:
I study hard to impress my cat. (0.0)
I go to school to sleep in class. (0.0)
I exercise to eat more chocolate! (0.0)
I'm going there to see my sister. (6.9)
This tool is used to make holes in leather. (30.4)
to (INSTEAD OF VERB)
A2 used instead of repeating a verb clause
Dictionary examples:
"Did you finish your homework?" "I intended to, but my dog ate it... again!" (0.0)
"Will you wake up early tomorrow?" "I'll try to, but my alarm clock might disagree!" (0.0)
"Will you study tonight?" "I want to, but Netflix is calling my name!" (0.0)
"Would you like to come?" "I'd love to." (8.4)
"Are you going tonight?" "I'm certainly hoping to." (15.7)