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

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before in front of on over prior to upon

PREPOSITION

until

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extending to stopping at till up to

PREPOSITION

so that

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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

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The study, published in Physical Review Letters, found that atoms on certain gold surfaces naturally shift into protective patterns that make it extremely difficult for oxygen to react with the metal.

From Science Daily • Jul. 12, 2026

However, the same property that makes gold highly resistant to oxygen, making it ideal for jewelry and electronics, also reduces its effectiveness for some chemical manufacturing and energy related reactions.

From Science Daily • Jul. 12, 2026

The discovery could open the door to treatments designed to slow or even stop the disease instead of only managing its symptoms.

From Science Daily • Jul. 12, 2026

In effect, they create an atomic scale protective barrier that allows gold to remain shiny almost indefinitely.

From Science Daily • Jul. 12, 2026

Filipino guerrilla units fought for their independence, while Americans fought to colonize the islands.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly

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