to
/tuː/
preposition
- In the direction of; toward a place, person, or thing.
- She walked to the store to buy milk.
- Please send this letter to your grandmother.
- The dog ran to its owner when called.
- Used to indicate a limit or endpoint in time, distance, or degree.
- The store is open from 9 AM to 9 PM.
- He counted from one to ten.
- The water came up to my knees.
- Used to show the relationship between two things, such as belonging, comparison, or reaction.
- Her attitude to the problem was very helpful.
- This is the key to the front door.
- To my surprise, the package arrived early.
- Used to indicate the person or thing that receives something or is affected by an action.
- She told a story to the children.
- I gave a gift to my friend.
- Explain the rules to the new students.
Antonyms
adverb
- Into a closed or nearly closed position.
- He pulled the curtain to.
- The wind blew the gate to.
- Please push the door to.
- Into a state of consciousness or awareness.
- After fainting, she slowly came to.
- He was knocked out but soon came to.
- The cold water brought him to.
particle
- Used before a verb to form the infinitive.
- I want to learn Spanish.
- It is important to eat healthy food.
- She needs to finish her homework.