Definition

The verb form known as an infinitive can be employed as a noun, adjective, or adverb. They can be helpful when talking about activities without actually carrying them out, as in "I want to go home" or "To err is human." They are often created by adding the word to before the main verb.

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The numerous kinds of infinitives and how to use them are covered in detail in this book, along with clear infinitive examples so you can understand how they function.

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A verb form known as an infinitive allows for the use of a word or group of words as a noun, adjective, or adverb. The infinitive form can be used with any verb, including phrasal verbs.

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Although the word to is typically added before the basic form of the verb, as in to be, there are situations when the base form of the verb is used alone (we explain more in the next section).

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Infinitives are used to talk about actions in general rather than a specific instance of the action being performed. English and many other languages depend on the infinitive form, yet infinitive grammar rules can be challenging. The numerous kinds of infinitives and how to use them are covered in detail in this book, along with clear infinitive examples so you can understand how they function.

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Examples

• Here are some more examples of how we use infinitives in English:
• I'd like to try a new recipe for dinner tonight.
• I want to learn how to speak French.
• I wish I could travel the world.
• I'll try to call you later.
• I'm going to study hard for my exams.

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Conclusion

As you can see, infinitives are very versatile and can be used in a variety of different ways. So next time you're speaking or writing in English, don't forget to use them!  You can also download our app from the playstore or visit our website.

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