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Learn the difference between 'purpose' and 'purposes' in English and how to use them correctly. See examples, alternatives and tips from TextRanch editors.
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BetaLearn the difference between purpose and purposes as nouns and verbs, with definitions, synonyms and usage examples. Purpose is a singular noun meaning an aim or goal, while purposes is a plural noun meaning intentions or plans.
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BetaA Reddit post that explains the difference between two phrases: for the purposes of and for the purpose of. The former is followed by a noun, the latter by a gerund.
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BetaFurthermore, in most cases, more specific purposes for more specific goals and objectives can be derived from existing mission and vision statements. It is also worth noting that the difference between purpose, goals, and objectives should also coincides with the difference between a strategy and a tactic. These concepts are also essential ...
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BetaThe purpose OF something [describes the author’s or inventor’s reasons why the object was created. A description OF its purpose (reason for being)]. Ex: The purpose of the Constitution is to form a more perfect union. The purpose for something [describes the user’s reasons for using the thing for its intended or unintended use.
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BetaLearn how to express purpose using prepositions, conjunctions, and purpose words with clear examples. Compare and contrast different expressions of purpose such as "to", "so that", "in order to", "in case", and "lest".
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BetaLearn how to use for + verb-ing and to + infinitive to talk about the function or goal of an object or a person. See examples, verb patterns and exercises.
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BetaLearn the meanings and usage of propose and purpose, two words that are often confused. Propose means to suggest, offer, or intend, while purpose means to do something with a goal or intentionally.
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BetaGenerally, something can be done "for a purpose", but a thing has a purpose - so I'd use "with" here.. What you're possibly getting at is this essay, titled "The effectiveness of games for educational purposes" (and even if not, it's a good example of a difference).. It's kind of hard to explain, but in this case "for educational purposes" refers more to "effectiveness".
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BetaA user asks about the difference between purposes are and purpose is in a sentence. Another user explains that the plural form is correct because there are multiple purposes of the training.
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