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"By"

• by + location = Near

• by + [point in time] = Deadline

• by + [Number, Time period, %] = Amount of change

• Common expressions with "by" :

  • by the way

  • stop by

  • day by day

  • hour by hour

"For"

• for + [verb-ing] = Purpose

• for + [length of time] = Duration of an action for condition

• Common expression with "for" :

  • for a while = unspecified duration

  • for now

  • to go for [meal]

  • to look for

  • to work for [company]

"To"

• • to + [destination] = Moment

  • to + [limit] = Maximum/minimum

  • Show relationship

    • The price increased to 7100

  • Show time, Time periods

    • I work 9 to 5.