to
to
tu:
too
British pronunciation
/tuː/

Definition & Meaning of "to"in English

01

used to say where someone or something goes

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He rode his bicycle to the store to buy some groceries.
02

used to show how much time remains until a certain hour

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It 's ten minutes to three.
03

used to express the location or direction relative to a specified point of reference

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The bookstore is to the left of the cafe.
04

used to express a shift or alteration in a state, condition, or situation

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The weather went from sunny to stormy.
05

used to express the recipient or target of an action, behavior, or attitude

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She was kind to her coworkers.
06

used to express a connection, association, or relationship between individuals

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she 's married to Chris.
07

used to indicate the criteria or parameter according to which something is defined or customized

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The meal was prepared to order.
08

used to express a rate of exchange between two quantities

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The currency exchange rate is one euro to two dollars.
09

used to indicate the target or the party affected by an action or circumstance

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The message was a warning to potential intruders.
10

used to express a comparison between two entities

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The speed of the car is inferior to that of the racing car.
11

used to indicate the endpoint, destination, or conclusion of a range, distance, or period

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The temperature ranges from 20 to 30 degrees Celsius.
01

used as a marker for infinitive clauses, indicating the base form of a verb that follows it, often expressing purpose, intention, or action

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She loves to read before bedtime.
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