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to

/tuː/

[/tuː/]

in the direction of

Beginnerpreposition

Definition

Used to show a direction, destination, or the person who receives something.

Example

We are going to the park.

We are going to the park.

Etymology

From Old English 'to', an ancient preposition of direction.

How & Where It’s Used

Marks destinations, receivers, and the infinitive of verbs.

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