A1prepositionhigh_frequency_chunk

To

UK /["/tə//tu//tuː/"]/US /["/tə//tu//tuː/"]/

Definition

in the direction of something; towards something

In simple words: a word used to show movement towards a place or direction

Examples

  • She is going to the store.
  • Please hand this letter to John.
  • He moved to the left.
  • I will wait to see you.
  • This gift is for you to enjoy.

Usage notes

Used to indicate direction, recipient, or purpose. It's common in both spoken and written English, but be careful not to confuse it with 'too' (meaning 'also' or 'excessively').

Grammar pattern

preposition + noun/verb

Memory hint

Think of 'to' as a road pointing you towards your destination.

Collocations

  • go to
  • listen to
  • give to
  • respond to
  • react to

Synonyms

  • toward
  • until
  • in the direction of
  • for

Antonyms

  • from
  • away from
  • off

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'too' when indicating excess or inclusion.
  • Used before a gerund incorrectly instead of an infinitive (e.g., 'to going' should be 'to go').
  • Spelled as 'two' instead of 'to' when not referring to the number.