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The word “to” is often confusing in English. It can be used as part of a modal
expression, infinitive or as a preposition.

Note the usage of “to” in the following sentences.

To V To V ing

I used to live in Utah. I am used to living in Utah.

I am supposed to go. I am opposed to going.

I hope to see you. I look forward to seeing you.

Modal expressions are always followed by the base form of the verb.

ought to be to

have to be able to

have got to be supposed to

used to be going to

Similar expressions are followed by infinitives (to + V)

need to V be allowed to V

want to V be inclined to V

hope to V be reluctant to V

happen to V be willing to V

mean to V be happy to V

tend to V be afraid to V

care to V be required to V

wish to V be delighted to V

would like to V be compelled to V

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Many prepositional combinations using “to” are followed by gerunds.

look forward to V ing be accustomed to V ing

resort to V ing be addicted to V ing

submit to V ing be opposed to V ing

confess to V ing be limited to V ing

give in to V ing be dedicated to V ing

admit to V ing be commited to V ing

with regards to V ing be used to V ing

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