to
word
/ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/
TOO, tuh, tih
/tˈuː/
TOO
Definition
Used to indicate the direction, place, or position someone or something moves toward. Also used before the base form of a verb to form infinitives.
Usage & Nuances
Very common preposition with multiple uses in direction and grammar. Always followed by a noun phrase or infinitive verb. Often confused with 'too' (also) and 'two' (number). Not used alone as a verb or noun.
Spanish: a - para - haciaPortuguese (BR): a - para - atéPortuguese (PT): a - para - atéChinese (Simplified): 到 - 向 - 至Chinese (Traditional): 到 - 向 - 至Hindi: को - तक - हेतुArabic: إلىBengali: দিকে - জন্য - কাছেRussian: к - в - до - чтобы (инфинитив)Japanese: へ - に - のためにVietnamese: đến - đểKorean: 에 - 까지 - 위해Turkish: -e - -a - için - (mak/mek için)Urdu: کو - کے لیےIndonesian: ke - untuk
Example Sentences
We drove to the beach.
basic
I like to read books.
basic
I'm going to grab some coffee, want anything?
natural
Tell me how to get to your house.
natural
She went to the store.
basic
She moved to a new city last year.
natural