To
preposition
Used before verbs to form infinitives as in referring to an action.
I want to go home.
Often appears as...
- to go
- to see
preposition
Expressing the direction or destination.
She is heading to the store.
Often appears as...
- go to
- walk to
preposition
Used to express the point of limit in time or point in a scale.
The store is open from Monday to Friday.
Often appears as...
- from...to
- up to
preposition
Used to indicate the relationship between a part and a whole.
He belongs to a rich family.
Often appears as...
- belong to
- related to
preposition
Used to indicate the recipient or beneficiary of action of a verb.
I gave the book to him.
Often appears as...
- give to
- explain to
preposition
Used before verbs to form infinitives as in referring to an action.
I want to go home.
Often appears as...
- to go
- to see
preposition
Expressing the direction or destination.
She is heading to the store.
Often appears as...
- go to
- walk to
preposition
Used to express the point of limit in time or point in a scale.
The store is open from Monday to Friday.
Often appears as...
- from...to
- up to
preposition
Used to indicate the relationship between a part and a whole.
He belongs to a rich family.
Often appears as...
- belong to
- related to
preposition
Used to indicate the recipient or beneficiary of action of a verb.
I gave the book to him.
Often appears as...
- give to
- explain to
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/3Infinitive Marker
Marks the base form of verbs, showing purpose or intent without specifying time.
She loves to dance.
Pro Tip 2/3After Adjectives
Follows adjectives when describing a reaction or feeling about something.
I'm happy to help.
Pro Tip 3/3Fixed Expressions
Often found in set phrases that don't change, like 'nice to meet you'.
It's hard to say.
Pro Tip 1/3Infinitive Marker
Marks the base form of verbs, showing purpose or intent without specifying time.
She loves to dance.
Pro Tip 2/3After Adjectives
Follows adjectives when describing a reaction or feeling about something.
I'm happy to help.
Pro Tip 3/3Fixed Expressions
Often found in set phrases that don't change, like 'nice to meet you'.
It's hard to say.
Pro Tip 1/3Infinitive Marker
Marks the base form of verbs, showing purpose or intent without specifying time.
She loves to dance.
Pro Tip 2/3After Adjectives
Follows adjectives when describing a reaction or feeling about something.
I'm happy to help.
Pro Tip 3/3Fixed Expressions
Often found in set phrases that don't change, like 'nice to meet you'.
It's hard to say.
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