to (EN)particle, preposition
particle “to”
to
- marks the following verb as an infinitive Sign up to see the translation of definitions and examples into any language.She decided
to study abroad for a year. - marks an infinitive that is understood from the context "Will you go there?" "Oh yes, I am planning
to ." - indicates that someone is supposed to or expected to do something The children are
to be home by 9 PM. - shows the purpose or reason for doing something He saved money
to buy a new bicycle.
preposition “to”
to
- indicates a destination Let's head
to the beach this weekend. - identifies who receives something or is affected by an action Please pass the salt
to your sister. - shows what something changes or transforms into as a result of an action The apple was cut
to pieces. - describes a feeling or emotion caused by something
To her immense joy, the lost puppy found its way home. - relates an adjective to the person or thing it describes Be nice
to your brother. Why are you so meanto me? - specifies the limits of a range The store is open from 9 AM
to 6 PM. - indicates a ratio The ratio of students
to teachers is 20to 1. - indicates that a number is to be used as an exponent in mathematics Two
to the power of three equals eight. - tells the time remaining before the next hour I'll meet you at quarter
to five. - explains the content of something or the difficulty in something There's more
to this story than meets the eye. - according to It seems that everything went
to plan.