Can you give me examples of "by doing that"?

You can improve your English by practicing every day. She solved the problem by asking for help. He succeeded by working hard. You can save money by cutting down on expenses. The team won the game by playing strategically.

What are some alternatives to "by doing that"?

through doing that using that method with that action via that approach by means of that

Can you give me examples of "to do that"?

I need to study hard to pass the exam. She went to the store to buy some groceries. He is learning to play the guitar. We are meeting tomorrow to discuss the project. She called to inform us about the change in plans.

What are some alternatives to "to do that"?

in order to do that for the purpose of doing that with the intention of doing that with the goal of doing that aiming to do that

Which is correct:
"by doing that" or "to do that"?

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by doing that

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate the method or means by which something is accomplished.

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Use "by doing that" to explain how something is achieved or the action taken to accomplish a task.

Examples:

You can improve your English by practicing every day.
She solved the problem by asking for help.
He succeeded by working hard.
You can save money by cutting down on expenses.
The team won the game by playing strategically.

Alternatives:

through doing that
using that method
with that action
via that approach
by means of that

to do that

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express purpose or intention.

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Use "to do that" to indicate the reason or intention behind an action or to state a goal or objective.

Examples:

I need to study hard to pass the exam.
She went to the store to buy some groceries.
He is learning to play the guitar.
We are meeting tomorrow to discuss the project.
She called to inform us about the change in plans.

Alternatives:

in order to do that
for the purpose of doing that
with the intention of doing that
with the goal of doing that
aiming to do that

Both "by doing that" and "to do that" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "By doing that" is used to indicate the method or means by which something is accomplished, while "to do that" is used to express purpose or intention.

Last updated: March 23, 2024

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Which is correct: "by doing that" or "to do that"?

by doing that

to do that

Which is correct:
"by doing that" or "to do that"?