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British pronunciation
/tuː/

Definition & Meaning of "to"

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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.
They decided to travel to Europe next summer.
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used to say where someone or something goes

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He rode his bicycle to the store to buy some groceries.
The children run to the playground to play on the swings.
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used to show how much time remains until a certain hour

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It's ten minutes to three.
The event will start five minutes to six.
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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.
The park is to the east of our neighborhood.
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used to express a shift or alteration in a state, condition, or situation

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The weather went from sunny to stormy.
The situation evolved from calm to chaotic.
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used to express the recipient or target of an action, behavior, or attitude

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She was kind to her coworkers.
They were respectful to their elders.
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used to express a connection, association, or relationship between individuals

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she's married to Chris.
The coach is like a father to the team.
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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.
The report is tailored to the requirements of the client.
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used to express a rate of exchange between two quantities

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The currency exchange rate is one euro to two dollars.
The book is priced at twenty dollars to the set.
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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.
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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.
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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.
The hiking trail spans from the mountain base to the summit.
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