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To-infinitive

A traditional label for a sequence consisting of the particle to followed by an infinitive. For example, in Alice has decided to quit her job, the sequence to quit would be regarded as a to-infinitive.

Other examples are given below.

  • That was a sight to see.
  • The best thing to do now is to vanish.
  • Alice likes to read science fiction.

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