Advance English Lesson - What is an infinitive? Different functions of an infinitive

What is an infinitive?
An infinitive is a base form of a verb. Though it is formed out of a verb, it doesn't work as a verb. It is one of three verbals (non-finite verbs) we have in English.
How does it look?
It is formed using "to + V1". Some infinitives - To play, to sing, to cook, to help etc.
What does it do in a sentence?
It works as the following in a sentence:
1. Noun
2. Adjective
3. Adverb
When it works as a noun in a sentence, it acts as the following:
1. The subject of the sentence
2. The object of the sentence
3 Subject complement
Examples of infinitives working as nouns
1. (To run) daily keeps you fit.
2. (To see) her happy keeps me happy.
3. Everybody likes (to dance).
4. I want (to eat).
5. My job is (to teach) students.
Examples of infinitives working as adjectives
6. He is the guy (to meet) tomorrow.
7. I need a place (to live).
8. She was very happy (to see) me.
9. The coffee is too hot (to drink).
Examples of infinitives working as adverbs
10. He called me (to borrow) some money.
11. I went there (to help).
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U've made it clear how the infinitive works as a noun or an adj or an adv very clearly. Thanx.

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This is useful to understand about infinitives. Thank you!

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Heyy @Ashish can you please tell me if I don't identify the Noun, adjective and adverb then how do I use infinitive and base verbs . For example in your video. He is the guy to meet tomorrow. I need a place to live. She was very happy to see me. The coffee is too hot to drink. I understand these sentences. So My question is that there are so many Nouns, adjectives, adverbs so if I don't identify it then how do I use it in a sentence like when I am writing in a sentence or speaking to someone. Thank you!

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Mr ashiish...Greetings to u. Why v call it subject as i can see that according to definition of subject it does not seem fit. I mean to see nd to run as a subject??

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Thank you.... Thank u for giving us detailed information.... Don't forget to make videos on - Modifiers ( Pre- Modifier , post- modifier ) in great detail . **********

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[@Krucezam]

Wonderful lesson. Clear so many doubts but it creates a few too. For ex. can i use gerund as subject complement in place of infinitive and will its meaning remain same

[@EnglishWithAshish]

Yes, they can be used interchangeably. But some words take an Infinitive and some take a gerund. You have to observe this.

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Haha! Sticking for the right reason

[@ghaliaabdulmalik16]

Thank you... I want to ask you... The infinitive can function as noun modifiers ,verb modifier,and sentence modifier

[@EnglishWithAshish]

It functions as a noun, adjective, and an adverb.

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[@EnglishWithAshish]

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[@user-jr7qr1md2b]

SIr, u said that when it works as a noun in a sentence ,it works as 1 sub of a sentence 2 obj of a sentence 3 sub complement However, u have not mentioned that simple infinitive also works as a obj complement.For instance I forbade him to enter into my building. Here to enter is a simple infinitive that modifies a personal pronoun him which is an obj of a sentence. Thus, it also works as obj complement in a sentence in my view. What would you suggest, sir? Thanx for the video.

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[@EnglishWithAshish]

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[@RAJIVCHAITANYA]

1.I advised him to play cricket. 2.The letter to have been written by her has been received to me. 3.I have something to give you. In these clauses, what is the grammatical part of 'to play'/ 'to have been written' / 'to give' ? (Adj. Or noun Or adv.)

[@amitsharmaa9634]

same questions

[@EnglishWithAshish]

Kindly watch my lessons on infinitives and Infinitive phrases.

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Wonderful..

[@EnglishWithAshish]

Thank you!

[@miarintsoaandyravelombolan9784]

Your videos is very helpful but i have some questions about : what is the different between gerund as subject complement and infinitive as subject complement , and can gerund have function as adjectives ? Thank you.

[@EnglishWithAshish]

Thank you, Andy! I hope you got your answers.

[@hendan2127]

To judge by the distant appearance of the summit of Snæfell, it would have seemed too steep to ascend on our side. .... Hello Ashish. To judge is working as a noun here??

[@EnglishWithAshish]

Looks like an adverb phrase (the whole phrase)

[@ojlfcargo3724]

Thank you very much for easy to follow lessons. I love them; you are the best. Question regarding the sentence," The coffee is too hot to drink." When an adjective follows a linking verb, it is known as a predicate adjective, which describes the subject. Therefore isn't "to drink" functioning as an ADVERB modifying the adjective HOT? Please clarify. Thank you

[@EnglishWithAshish]

Thank you for the kind words, Ojlf. Yes, TOO HOT is an adverb modifying the adjective HOT. Technically, it is called an adjective complement.

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Dear Ashish.. please share video regarding to the conditions when we have to use gerunds and infinitives

[@EnglishWithAshish]

There's a video on that on the channel. Please watch it.

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[@annepuseshadrinaidu4424]

thank you sir I have a doubt @8.05 minute... "I need a place to live." here why i need a place = to live.. so isn't it(to live) working as an adverb?

[@EnglishWithAshish]

It works as both in a way. You can call it an adverb as it is the reason of the action, and you can also call it an adjective as it describes what kind of a place you need. Hope this helps!

[@muhammadyameen9760]

Best Video! 1.HE IS TO SELL HIS CAR. 2.THE PARACHUTER WAS ABOUT TO JUMP. Please tell the function of to sell & to jump.Thanks.

[@EnglishWithAshish]

Thank you, brother! The verb GOING is implied here. He is going to sell his car. ABOUT to jump = going to jump soon That's what I feel is the case.

[@muhammadyameen9760]

@@EnglishWithAshish Thanks a lot for reply. To sell is verb complement. To jump is object of preposition ( about). Can an Infinitive be the object of a Preposition? Please correct me if I'm wrong. Please do reply.

[@EnglishWithAshish]

You're welcome! Yes, if we simply look at them, that's what they are. I tried pointing out something that's implied. Hope this helps!

[@hesamvazife5073]

Hello teacher. I hope you are doing well. I've got a question: I think that this infinitive works as an adverb. ( adverb of reason ) as well as an adjective. I need a place to live. Why do I need a place? To live. Am I correct? Thanks a lot.

[@EnglishWithAshish]

Hello, Hesam! Yes, in a way it is. Take care!

[@hesamvazife5073]

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[@amitsharmaa9634]

1.Let him sit there. 2.I bade him go out. 3. I made him do this in these clauses, 'Sit' / 'Go' / 'Do' is what ? (adj. or noun or adv.)

[@RAJIVCHAITANYA]

I am also doubtful in these ones.

[@EnglishWithAshish]

Watch the lesson on bare Infinitives; I have talked about these verbs in there.

[@saraibrahim8238]

Thank you this is so great. But I need to ask This question “The cafe is big enough to host a small meeting” the function of (to host) is modifier of (enough) ???

[@EnglishWithAshish]

You are welcome, Sara! Yes, In your example, the infinitive "to host" is working as a modifier. It is modifying the adjective ENOUGH, giving more clarity about it. It is big enough in terms of hosting a small meeting.

[@saraibrahim8238]

English With Ashish okay , Thank you.

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"She was very happy to see me." If the infinitive modifies the adjective, "happy," doesn't it functions as an adverb? (since adjectives only modify a noun?)

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Haha! Means a lot, Bharat!

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One way to become a better writer is to improve at grammar. Sir could you please analyze this sentence. Thanks in advance.

[@zainabgull6275]

i have a question sir in the sentence [he called me to borrow some money ] u said it works as an adverb because it answer why did he called [ofcourse to borrow some money] it answer the verb so isnt it the object ? . but it also work as an adverb because it modify the verb and right now im sooo confuse in between object and adverb . plzz answer meee sir

[@EnglishWithAshish]

No. Parts that answer why, when, where, how, how frequently are adverbs, not objects. The object answers what or whom.

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[@kieko007]

To be happy < does to be infinitive can describe the happy in adjective... because infinitive can be adjective adverb and noun so infinitive describe the happy adjective am i correct so to be happy is a infinitive phrase that can act as a noun and adjective and adverv am i correct. i confuse today if infinitive can describe the happy adjective

[@EnglishWithAshish]

In the phrase 'to be happy', happy is the object of the verb BE. This entire infinitive phrase can function as a noun, adjective, or adverb in a sentence.

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[@abdulwahabkhaskhali2469]

Sir I am confused, Among non -finite verbs, The infinitives sometimes act as Adjective Adverb and other part of speech. So in such cases, can we convert infinitives in passive? It is mind-boggling for me, please clear it.

[@EnglishWithAshish]

Yes. I have explained the forms of Infinitives in a video. Check it out.

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What about an object complement, sir? Can't infinitive be used as an obj complement? For instance I want him to help me. Here to help is a simple infinitive un it gives extra information about the obj. Coz him is an obj of the verb want. Sir,I want clarity. Thanx for the video.

[@EnglishWithAshish]

There's a dedicated video on object complements on the channel. Please watch it!

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When Will we get your next video , sir ???

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Tomorrow.

[@AsadKhan-yz1oy]

Sir i read this rule we can't use infintive after verb enjoy . won't this same rule follow for passive infintive? because i look a sentence in my book where writer used passive infinitive after enjoy. This is a sentence People enjoy to be engaged in activities

[@EnglishWithAshish]

Use a gerund after ENJOY. Don't use an infinitive.

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There was nothing for it but to fight .. sir what is the infinitive nd how is used

[@EnglishWithAshish]

TO FIGHT. after BUT, we sometimes use an Infinitive to show two contrasting ideas.

[@kathford3346]

Hi can you help me with these? to find their functions.. 1. Take time to read, it is the fountain head of wisdom. 2. He went to the sea to think about his problem. 3. I'd like to teach the world to sing. 4. I am proud to be a Filipino. 5. She sang a lullaby to make the baby sleep.​

[@EnglishWithAshish]

to read (adjective) to think about his problem (adverb) to teach the world (noun), should be singing instead of 'to sing' to be a Filipino (adverb) to make the baby sleep (adverb)

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Thanks

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[@BECOMEaTYCOON]

I have a Query, in which, i got confused. Actually! I Couldn't understand the difference between Infinitive Object type and Infinitive Adjective. Such as ,I want to Cook and I need a place to live. Please Clarify ..

[@EnglishWithAshish]

Infinitives as nouns work as nouns; you can replace them with other nouns/pronouns. And Infinitives as adjectives or adverbs modify nouns or verbs.

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Well explained

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@@EnglishWithAshish please explain what does an infinitive phrase has

[@EnglishWithAshish]

Please go through this lesson to learn it in details : kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWHZh3-Xn9JlbpY

[@yogeshmehta2737]

Hi Ashish sir, I have been watching your English lessons for a while.l love the way you teach but I have a doubt, I hope you resolve it (a) she was very happy TO SEE me. (b)the coffee is too hot TO DRINK. Shouldn't we consider the infinitves above as adverbs????? 08:59

[@EnglishWithAshish]

Glad you enjoy watching the videos! Yes! Technically, they should be classified as adverbs as they are modifying adjectives.

[@welcometoeveryone58]

very good

[@EnglishWithAshish]

Thank you, Sam! 😊

[@kashifmehdi5774]

Nice video, 'Respect is to earn, not to seek', Which infinitive is this?

[@EnglishWithAshish]

Thank you, Noor! To earn - subject complement Not to seek - negative Infinitive Here's my second channel where I teach English through Hindi: kzbin.info/door/cVmLWFdOpMD4jRsCW3CsaA

[@mahesh2160]

can infinitive be a preposition object?

[@EnglishWithAshish]

No

[@pankajKumar-lt2pv]

I want _to play_ cricket Bheia ye adjective k Tarah use hora ha ky,,..? And one more question.. _Paying_ cricket is my hooby Is this a present participle? Hnn or 1k chij bhejia Rohan gave me a book *which was yours* ye ky adj clause k Tarah use hora ha? 😀Thanks in advance agr Apne reply Kia to

[@EnglishWithAshish]

Hello, Pankaj! 1. To play cricket is the object of the verb want. (Infinitive: noun) 2. Playing cricket is s gerund phrase. (Subject: noun) 3. This is correct. It's an adjective clause. Hope it helps! Keep learning, bhai! ❤️

[@pankajKumar-lt2pv]

@@EnglishWithAshish nhi nhi bheia 2no. Me _ playing cricket is my hooby_ ( ye participle ha ya gerund ha)phrase k bare me nhi puchrha hu qki book me( crying child disturbs us) 1k participle Ka example dia gya ha please reply as soon as possible

[@EnglishWithAshish]

Bataya to gerund hai... I mentioned it in the answer

[@rahul2216]

Sir, infinitive can also act as object complement Example : I consider the plan to be unwise.

[@rahul2216]

Sir , please tell can it act as object complement

[@EnglishWithAshish]

Yes, it can function as an object complement.

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Nice

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[@switzeljeanjahani5437]

"She was very happy to see me." and "The coffee is too hot to drink." I have a confusion in this part , Sir. In your video, you mentioned that "to see" and "to drink" are infinitives that functioned as adjective that modifies the words "happy" and "too hot" - both adjectives. I doubt if this really functions as adjectives since we know that adjectives only modifies a noun or a pronoun. An adjective can be described or modified only by an adverb. I guess "to see" and "to drink" in these sentences functioned as an adverb not an adjective. Or else, is there any exceptions in the grammar rules that I need to know? Thank you. :)

[@EnglishWithAshish]

I understand where you're coming from, my friend. And yes, you're right. They are not working as adjectives; they are working as adjective complements (completing the meaning of the adjective). In a nutshell, they are adverbs. Hope this helps! That was a good question! Keep learning and stay connected! 🙏🌸

[@switzeljeanjahani5437]

@@EnglishWithAshish Cool! Thank you so much. :)

[@EnglishWithAshish]

My pleasure! :)

[@switzeljeanjahani5437]

@@EnglishWithAshish May I ask? If the sentence is like this, "I am going to meet you tomorrow.: How does the infinitive "to meet" function in that sentence?

[@EnglishWithAshish]

'To be verb + Going to' is an expression. It is followed by a base form of a verb and refers to a continuous action. We don't have an Infinitive here. Hope this helps!

[@Deepaulakh720]

9:14 She was very happy to see me. Sir,Why is it an adjective not an adverb? In my opinion, it should be an adverb as it acts as an adverb describing the adjective Happy.

[@EnglishWithAshish]

It's an adverb. Did I mention it an adjective in the lesson? 🤔

[@Deepaulakh720]

@@EnglishWithAshish yes you did😌

[@EnglishWithAshish]

Apologies for that! 😣

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[@EnglishWithAshish]

Yes, I will. Noted!

[@sampadkumarbehera5312]

In the sentence 'He is to go aboard next year.' the infinitive phrase functions as what ? 1)Object 2)Subject complement 3)Adjucnt

[@EnglishWithAshish]

That's a very interesting question, Sampad! 2) It can't be the subject complement. He = to go Why? A person cannot be an action. 3) It can't be adjunct too as it's not modifying a verb. 1. It can be an object of an action verb that might be implied in this sentence. For example - He is planning/thinking to go abroad next year. Now, "to go abroad next year" is the object of the verb PLANNING/THINKING. Planning WHAT? To go abroad next year Hope this was helpful

[@simmigarg9462]

Sir, Yeah subject compliment kyu nahi hai . Kya yah sub ke baare me additional information nahi de raha? Wah agle saal abroad jaane wala hai

[@sumanahegde3447]

I didnt understand that I need a place to live.this also answers the question for why. How it is an adjective?

[@sumanahegde3447]

He called me to borrow that also should be adjective.

[@sumanahegde3447]

What about antecedents? I think if it is an adjective berofe infinitive noun is required.ex this is a nice place to visit.it is not a good time to take decision..Here place and time are noun.tho se infinitive add something more about time and place.

[@EnglishWithAshish]

Yes, it's modifying the verb in a way too. But it's majority modifying the meaning of the noun PLACE. PLACE of what type? Place to set a business Place to hide Place to store goods Place to live Stick to the basics, and you'll understand what it's doing. Please drop me a msg on my Instagram page for your queries!

[@sumanahegde3447]

@@EnglishWithAshish sure..I have many doubts about these infinitive

[@EnglishWithAshish]

Feel free to ask!

[@sanajaved4996]

Sir every infintive give complete meaning for example I love to eat, i want to swim But when we have to write be infintive we must have to use something after it such as I want to be doctor , she claims to be genius . Sir iska reason kaya hai?

[@EnglishWithAshish]

It depends whether the verb used in the infinitive is transitive or intransitive. If it's transitive, we use the object of the verb. If not, we don't use the object but can use a modifier. I love to drink coffee. I love to sleep. I love to make paintings. I love to dance in rain.

[@mohammadrahman9285]

Hats off to you sir But sir what is the exact difinition for infinitive,we say to plus verb is called infinitive,so if we say he tried to learn english» to try is infinitive But there are some infinitives without (to) i don't know how

[@EnglishWithAshish]

Thank you, Rehman. Visit my website for detailed explanation and more examples. www.englishwithashish.com

[@mohammadrahman9285]

Ok I will

[@mohammadrahman9285]

Sir i saw there is nothing related to infinitive if you could answer please Reply me In comment

[@yasmeenbabar3282]

Also mention that it is also used as modifier.. Otherwise it's good

[@EnglishWithAshish]

I did. Adjectives and adverbs are called modifies in English.

[@j.b.s8093]

Bro ...I want to know meaning of this sentence .....Like a man dying many days . He is numb to the stench ...Please tell me meaning of this sentence

[@EnglishWithAshish]

Dying many days? Doesn't make any sense.

[@SumanDas-bf6gt]

Lina gave me an interesting book to read . Ramesh booked a cab to go to Delhi . here why lina gave me book?? to read (answer of why to verb) why he booked a cab?? to go (reply of why to verb ) but "to go" is adv. so "to read" adj. why?? i am confused .

[@EnglishWithAshish]

You're absolutely logical in your questions, Suman. These Infinitive phrases are modifying both the verb and the noun. Let's follow this: If an Infinitive follows a noun, it modifies it and works as an adjective. But it doesn't, it probably modifies a verb undoubtedly. She is calling me (to return my money). (Adverb) They need a place to live. (Adjective, modifiers the noun PLACE. Yes, it does seem to be modifying the verb too. But go with what I wrote above.)

[@kashifmehdi5774]

@@EnglishWithAshish what about, I told you to wait I want ahmed to clean the room I would like it to rain today I need you to help me out I would like you to come and visit me Sir, these are 'adjective infiniteves or 'adverb infinitives'. Totally getting confused 😖

[@midhumidhun8721]

@@kashifmehdi5774 please

[@EnglishWithAshish]

These are working as nouns, direct objects. Smile please! ☺️

[@ankurseth6739]

Sentence --> Infinitives are the easiest verbals to learn. 'verbals' = predicate noun 'to learn' is infinitive. What is the role played by it ? Is it modifying the word 'verbals' or 'easiest' ?

[@EnglishWithAshish]

It's modifying the noun Verbals.

[@ankurseth6739]

@@EnglishWithAshish Thank you !

[@amitjain165]

Brother You saidd I need a place to live Why do you need a place ? To live Isnt it a adverb which qualifies verb need ???.?? Correct me if m wrng Purpose Of need ?

[@EnglishWithAshish]

You're not wrong, brother. Your logic is absolutely correct. Apart from it having an adverbial function, it's defining the adjective too. One thing can play multiple roles too. Like a participle phrase, sometimes, do. I hope this helps!

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Sir please Hindi m bh pdhaa dein n Editorial pdha dein n pure editorial love tod kr pdhayein

[@EnglishWithAshish]

You could learn English through Hindi on my second channel. Here's the link: kzbin.info/door/cVmLWFdOpMD4jRsCW3CsaA

[@riyaaggarwal2428]

Sir... Plz I need a place to live.. U told it's work here as an adjective.. Bt why ka jawab to surf adverb deta h na..bt here why do u need a place..

[@EnglishWithAshish]

"TO LIVE" is working as both an adjective and an adverb. It's telling the reason of the action and also indicating what type of place the subject need.

[@riyaaggarwal2428]

Thank you for yr explanation..

[@englishwithnadee4363]

Could you please talk a bit louder.. It would make it easy to hear

[@EnglishWithAshish]

Sure

[@SumanDas-bf6gt]

I am to make you expert in math. she is to get married next year. is here "to get" and " to make" subject complement?? and what is the function of these infinitives here??

[@EnglishWithAshish]

Hey, Suman! These are not working as subject complements. A subject compliment either renames the subject or describes it. To me, they look like reduced verb phrases. The verb "going" of the modal (going to) is missing. I am going to make you expert. She is going to get married. Hope this helps!

[@SumanDas-bf6gt]

@@EnglishWithAshish so it means here to make and to get working as object(noun)??

[@SumanDas-bf6gt]

@@EnglishWithAshish what are the functions then??

[@EnglishWithAshish]

I already said that are a part of a verb phrase without the word GOING.

[@SumanDas-bf6gt]

I want you to help him . the doctor advised him to rest. I allowed rohit to go . what is the function of to help,to rest,to go ?? here

[@EnglishWithAshish]

If you pay attention, these are the direct objects of the verbs. The complete direct objects are the noun + the Infinitive phrase. There are some verbs that take this structure.

[@uzzalsalim7583]

He seems a doctor. He seems to be a doctor. What are the differences between them(above sentences)?😓😓😓

[@EnglishWithAshish]

The furst one is incorrect. The verb SEEM can't be followed by a noun directly. We can use an adjective after it. ✓ You seem upset. ✓ She seems pretty cool. Use an Infinitive after it if you want to use a noun with it. ✓ You seem to be a doctor. ✓ They seem to be nice people.

[@uzzalsalim7583]

Thank you,Sir😍

[@RAJIVCHAITANYA]

1.You appears happy. 2.You appears to be happy. Are the meanings of both equal ?

[@EnglishWithAshish]

Both are incorrect. You appear* And yes, both constructions are possible and correct.

[@rasmitakandi6304]

I need a place to live.why do I need a place? The answer is " to live". The infinite acts as adverb.

[@EnglishWithAshish]

Can be seen this way too. There's no problem in that.

[@POPQUIZ1423]

What about this sentence? "He came here yesterday to enjoy the view."

[@EnglishWithAshish]

What's about this sentence! Yes, it has an infinitive in it.

[@POPQUIZ1423]

As you mentioned in the video, 'enjoy' belongs to a set of verbs which aren’t used as infinitives generally. So i was little confused.

[@EnglishWithAshish]

Did I? I think remember doing it. Any verb can act as an infinitive.

[@marleymarlen9841]

It is an infinitive phrase functioning as an adverbial; it answers the question why? Am I right?

[@EnglishWithAshish]

Yes, that's right.

[@tamireznatividade5904]

Just wanted to tell you that Jesus Christ loves you so very very much even if you don’t believe it and He died for our sins so that whoever believes shall not perish but have eternal life in Christ

[@EnglishWithAshish]

Means a lot! God bless you too!

[@defaultaccount9522]

Off topic, but you are very romantic. Aren't you?

[@EnglishWithAshish]

Yes!