to (A1)
preposition, particle
Pronunciation: /tuː/, /tə/
Definition
Used before a noun or pronoun to say where someone or something is going or where something is placed.
Examples
She walked to the store.
He gave the book to me.
The train is going to London.
How to Use to
- to + verb (infinitive marker)
- Used before a verb to form the infinitive. — "I want to eat."
- to + noun/pronoun (prepositional phrase)
- Indicates direction or recipient. — "Give it to her."
- from ... to ... (collocation)
- Shows the range between a starting point and an ending point. — "The shop is open from 9 to 5."
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