to — expressing motion in the direction of
Part of speech: PREPOSITION
Definition: expressing motion in the direction of
Pronunciation (IPA): /tuː/
Example Sentences
- I gave my homework to my dog... literally!
- She walked to the store to buy some milk
- From Monday to Friday, I pretend to work
to
PREPOSITION[/tuː/]
expressing motion in the direction of
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Old English 'tō', this is a fundamental preposition indicating direction and purpose. The word has remained virtually unchanged since Old English, making it one of the most ancient and stable words in English.
Breakdown
tō (basic word indicating direction) — a simple, indivisible morpheme with no prefix or suffix components, serving as a core directional marker in Old English that evolved into the modern preposition.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“I gave my homework to my dog... literally!”
“She walked to the store to buy some milk”
“From Monday to Friday, I pretend to work”
“I need to remember to forget you”
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