Definitions

to

[too, too, tuh] / tu, tʊ, tə /

PREPOSITION

in the direction of

Synonyms

WEAK

directed toward facing into through toward via

PREPOSITION

indicating position

Synonyms

WEAK

before in front of on over prior to upon

PREPOSITION

until

Synonyms

WEAK

extending to stopping at till up to

PREPOSITION

so that

Synonyms

WEAK

in order to so that one may

PREPOSITION

indicating degree

Synonyms

WEAK

as far as down to to this extent up to

PREPOSITION

indicating results

Synonyms

WEAK

back becoming ending with until

Example Sentences

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To make matters worse for the planet nine theory, this is the fourth sednoid to be discovered.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

To believe that, you need to believe that the AI industry will be comparable in size to the entire economy of the United States or all of Europe.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Appeared in the June 9, 2026, print edition as 'Blacklist Over Ties To Beijing Expands'.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

To be sure, screwworms can be contained through quarantines, tighter surveillance, and other methods.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

To set those charges, he carries the special tool of the blasting trade, his "tamping iron."

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman

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