to
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/tuː/
direction or relationship
Etymology
'to' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'tō', where it meant 'in the direction of'.
'tō' changed from Old English and eventually became the modern English word 'to'.
Initially, it meant 'in the direction of', but over time it evolved into its current meanings of direction, time, and relationship.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Preposition 1
expressing motion in the direction of a particular location.
She walked to the store.
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Preposition 2
indicating a point reached at the end of a range or after a period of time.
The meeting lasted from 2 to 4 PM.
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Preposition 3
used to indicate the recipient of an action or the target of a verb.
He gave the book to her.
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Preposition 4
used to express a relationship between two things, often indicating comparison or contrast.
He prefers coffee to tea.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35