to

[US]/tə,tu,tuː/
[UK]/tə,tu,tuː/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adv. forward; (of a door, etc.) shut
prep. toward; to; (indicating time, direction) in the direction of

Phrases & Collocations

to go

to be

to see

to eat

to drink

Example Sentences

She decided to take a break from work.

to make a decision

He needs to finish his homework before dinner.

to listen to music

I want to learn how to play the guitar.

to go on a vacation

It's important to communicate effectively in a team.

to cook a meal

She likes to read books before going to bed.

Real-world Examples

Zhao sublet the premises early this month to another villager.

Source: CRI Online July 2015 Collection

She prayed to god to help her.

Source: 101 Children's English Stories

It's important that the world lives up to those commitments.

Source: VOA Regular Speed July 2016 Collection

We are not fixed; from cradle to grave, we are works in progress.

Source: VOA Standard October 2015 Collection

A good place to start is to define.

Source: CNN Selected October 2015 Collection

How to get promoted? First you will need to know yourself clearly.

Source: Essential English Topics to Know for a Lifetime

But what gives rise to musical ability, biologically speaking?

Source: Science in 60 Seconds Listening Collection May 2015

Heavy military equipment was seen moving up to government positions.

Source: AP Listening March 2015 Collection

Ryan Gosling is lending his name to the cause of cows.

Source: AP Listening Collection April 2013

The probe is meant to try to detect any price manipulation.

Source: CRI Online May 2015 Collection

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