A verb introducted by "to." An infinitive may be used as a noun, adjective, or adverb.

Noun: To find a good job is a long process. (subject)
She is trying to find a job. (object)

Adjective: I still have two more letters to write. (modifies letters)

Adverb: He went to buy a car. (modifies went)

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