to
🇺🇸
/tə/
🇬🇧
/tə/
preposition
A1
moving toward something
We walked to the store to buy groceries.
A1
as far as something
The water came up to my knees.
A1
in the direction of something
The window faces to the east.
A1
receiving something
I gave the book to my friend to read.
A1
from start to end
The store is open from 9 to 5.
A1
before something happens
It's ten minutes to the meeting.
A1
changing into something
She cut the paper to small pieces.
A1
affected by an action
What happened to your car?
A1
attached or connected
Connect the cable to the computer.
A1
having a relationship with
She is married to a doctor.
A1
directed toward
This is important to our success.
A1
comparing two things
I prefer coffee to tea.
B1
per each
This car gets 30 miles to the gallon.
B1
in honor of
Let's drink to your health.
B1
showing reaction
To my surprise, he agreed.
B1
in someone's opinion
It looks blue to me.
R
while something happens
He spoke to loud music.
R
with the purpose of giving
They came to help us.
verb
A1
showing purpose
I went to the store to buy milk.
A1
showing result
She learned to speak French.
A1
showing cause
I'm happy to see you.
A1
showing what to do
Learn how to cook.
A1
known or reported
He is said to be rich.
A1
one action after another
I woke up to find it raining.
R
showing what must be done
You need to study to pass the test.
adverb
R
closed or shut
Please push the door to.
translation
moving toward something; as far as something; in the direction of something; receiving something; from start to end; before something happens; changing into something; affected by an action; attached or connected; having a relationship with; directed toward; comparing two things; per each; in honor of; showing reaction; in someone's opinion; while something happens; with the purpose of giving
showing purpose; showing result; showing cause; showing what to do; known or reported; one action after another; showing what must be done
closed or shut