- parts of speech:
- preposition, adverb
- features:
- Homophone Note
| part of speech: |
preposition |
| pronunciation: |
tu
strong form
[or]
t
weak form
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| definition 1: |
in the direction of; toward.
the road to townThey're waving to me. |
| definition 2: |
as far as.
up to the third level
- similar words:
- through
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| definition 3: |
with the intention or goal of.
They came to my rescue. |
| definition 4: |
intended for the receiving or possession of.
The towel belongs to her. |
| definition 5: |
in relation with.
She is kind to her brother. |
| definition 6: |
associated or used with; intended for.
the key to the house |
| definition 7: |
closely on, against, beside, or in contact with.
Apply a hot pad to the sore spot. |
| definition 8: |
regarding; concerning.
He is blind to his own faults. |
| definition 9: |
resulting in or from.
to the best of his ability |
| definition 10: |
as compared with; in reference with.
a score of six to threeparallel to the highway |
| definition 11: |
before.
five minutes to eight |
| definition 12: |
contained in; constituting; per.
sixty marbles to a bag |
| definition 13: |
used before a verb to show the infinitive, or by itself to represent an implied verb.
Do you want to sing? Yes, I want to. |
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| part of speech: |
adverb |
| pronunciation: |
tu
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| definition 1: |
into a shut position.
She pulled the door to. |
| definition 2: |
into a conscious state.
The wounded man finally came to. |
The words
to,
too, and
two sound alike but have different meanings.