However, sometimes the infinitive is used without "to", like when it follows certain verbs like "let", "make", or "help":
* Let me go.
* Make them sit down.
* Help us carry this.
It's important to note that the infinitive is not the same as the base form of a verb. The base form is simply the verb without any endings, like "run", "eat", "sleep". The infinitive is a specific form of the verb that is used to express a general action or state.