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Is TO a preposition or conjunction?

"TO" can be both a preposition and a conjunction, depending on its function in the sentence.

Here's how to tell the difference:

Preposition:

* Function: It shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and another word in the sentence.

* Examples:

* "I went to the store." ("to" shows the direction of travel)

* "She gave the book to me." ("to" shows the recipient of the book)

Conjunction:

* Function: It joins words, phrases, or clauses together.

* Examples:

* "I want to go, but I'm tired." ("to" joins the two clauses)

* "He is too short to reach the shelf." ("to" joins the adjective "short" to the verb phrase "reach the shelf")

In your example, "TO," you need to provide a context for me to determine if it is a preposition or a conjunction.

For example:

* "I went to the store." (Preposition)

* "I want to go." (Conjunction)

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