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Term: to

Description:

The word "to" is a preposition that indicates direction, destination, relationship, limit, and purpose. It is also used as an infinitive marker in verb phrases and can function as a particle in phrasal verbs.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1: Indicating Direction or Destination
  1. To the park
  2. He went to the store.
  3. I'm driving to New York.
Sense 2: Relationship
  1. I gave the book to her.
  2. The key belongs to him.
Sense 3: Limit
  1. You have until Friday to complete the assignment.
  2. We walked for miles to reach the summit.
Sense 4: Purpose
  1. I need to study to pass the exam.
  2. She works hard to achieve her goals.
  3. He gave a speech to inspire the audience.
Sense 5: Infinitive Marker
  1. I want to eat cake.
  2. She needs to exercise regularly.
Sense 6: Particle in Phrasal Verbs
  1. He broke down when the news was delivered to him.
  2. They called off the meeting due to bad weather.

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