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to

[tuː]

to Definition

  • 1used before the base form of a verb to show that the verb is in the infinitive
  • 2used before a noun or pronoun to show the recipient of an action
  • 3used before a verb to indicate the direction or movement towards a particular place or person

Using to: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "to" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I want to go home.

  • Example

    She gave the book to me.

  • Example

    He walked to the store.

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Summary: to in Brief

The word 'to' [tuː] is a preposition used in several ways. It can be used before the base form of a verb to show that the verb is in the infinitive, as in 'I want to go home.' It can also be used before a noun or pronoun to show the recipient of an action, as in 'She gave the book to me.' Finally, it can be used before a verb to indicate the direction or movement towards a particular place or person, as in 'He walked to the store.'

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