“To err is human, to forgive is divine.”
ilmaisee ohjetta tai velvoitetta, jotakin mitä pitäisi tehdä
“I had to do it. – Minun piti tehdä se.”
“I went to the shops to stock up on some larder staples.”
ilmaisee suuntaa tai kohdetta; vastaa usein suomen illatiivia ja allatiivia
“I will give this to Jennifer. – Annan tämän Jenniferille.”
“dance to the music”
“It's an easy job to do, there's nothing to it.”
(ajasta) vaille
“It's ten to ten.”
“Three to the power of two is nine.”