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left for work vs left to work

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Left for work' implies leaving to go to work, while 'left to work' implies leaving in order to work on something.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 43326 views

left for work

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate leaving to go to work.

This phrase is used to indicate the action of leaving in order to go to work.

Examples:

  • She left for work early this morning.
  • I usually leave for work around 8 a.m.
  • Sep 2, 2024 ... i left for work and came back to this. · Comments Section · Community Info Section · More posts you may like.
  • Mar 11, 2021 ... My boyfriend left for work, we hardly talk as he works 12 hours, he basically sleeps and works. I feel guilty for being upset that I don't ...
  • Sep 16, 2021 ... Boyfriend left for work without even saying goodbye. Would being a little upset be overreactive? Archived post. New comments cannot be ...
  • Jun 7, 2018 ... My mother is not at home. Our neighbor comes asking for her. I say: She has left for work. Is my sentence correct? Thank you.
  • Jul 13, 2024 ... Left for work this morning and noticed my son's car was egged, sometime overnight. The ones on the sidewalk weren't completely dry so I'm ...
  • Jan 12, 2024 ... This was not here when I left for work 10 hours ago!! This snow pile is taller than me. I tried to get a better pic but it was too cold.
  • Jun 21, 2021 ... Right before I left for work this afternoon I noticed Aubie had commandeered my chair. She is probably still in that spot right now.
  • Jun 17, 2015 ... 910 likes, 66 comments - emilyanngemma on June 17, 2015: "John left for work at 6am and is supposed to be home at 8pm... Cool.
  • Aug 3, 2023 ... When I left for work today, the sofa cushions still had stuffing. Summer vacation is a powerful reminder of the Israeli labor market's bias ...

Alternatives:

  • headed to work
  • went to work
  • commuted to work
  • set off for work
  • departed for work

left to work

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate leaving in order to work on something.

This phrase is used to indicate the action of leaving in order to work on a task or project.

Examples:

  • He left to work on his assignment.
  • She left to work on the presentation.
  • Sep 28, 2024 ... 4788 likes, 123 comments - frank_medrano on September 28, 2024: "Home workout crusher ! ⠀ ⬅️ Swipe Left to Work this killer routine!
  • Nov 10, 2022 ... I think most jobs are not just left to work alone. There are always tons of meetings. It's because salesforce and just about every system ...
  • Mar 3, 2021 ... 58 likes, 1 comments - katienjeffries on March 3, 2021: "UNSOLVED: Cecil “Pat” McMinn left to work the overnight shift at the post office in ...
  • Aug 6, 2024 ... ago. AlwaysWondering100. ADMIN MOD. Join. Options. Report. How much time is there left to work on the Lupara catalogue? Question. Upvote 21
  • Feb 15, 2023 ... If you had only two years left to work before retirement, and you had a seriously well-paid job, but the job was making you unhappy, would you find another job?
  • Feb 23, 2008 ... If my Employer tells me I only have two weeks left to work, what should my response be? Should I ask if they are letting.
  • Oct 27, 2015 ... Getting text align: left to work on an excerpt in CSS for Ultimate Posts Widget for Wordpress · Ask Question. Asked 8 years, 10 months ago.
  • Nov 11, 2018 ... Should Dogs Be Left To 'Work It Out' On Their Own? · First of all, not all dogs have the skills to properly work things out, especially ...
  • How do I get bootstrap tabs-left to work in bootstrap 3.3.x · Ask Question. Asked 9 years, 9 months ago. Modified 9 years, 1 month ago. Viewed 901 times.

Alternatives:

  • began working
  • started working
  • commenced working
  • engaged in work
  • embarked on work

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