To Meaning
To Definition & Usage
Indicates movement, direction, or purpose, often implying a goal or destination.
Examples
- "She walked to the park every morning."
- "I sent the letter to my friend in Paris."
- "They are going to the cinema tonight."
- "He’s been working to improve his skills."
- "We need to talk to the manager about this issue."
Used before the base form of a verb to create the infinitive form.
Examples
- "I like to read books."
- "She wants to learn how to dance."
- "They plan to visit Italy next summer."
- "He promised to help with the project."
- "We need to decide what to do next."
Indicates a relationship between two things in terms of comparison or ratio.
Examples
- "The book is more interesting to read than the movie."
- "This task is easier to complete than the last one."
- "Her attitude is better to deal with than his."
- "The offer is better to accept now than later."
- "The solution is easier to implement than expected."
Cultural Context
The word 'to' has been used in the English language for centuries, tracing back to Old English, and is considered one of the most fundamental prepositions. It has a broad range of uses, making it a central part of everyday speech and writing.
A Journey 'To' the Future
Story
A Journey 'To' the Future
In the quiet town of Oakridge, 12-year-old Anna set off early one Saturday morning to meet her best friend, Luke. 'Are you sure you want to go to the old library?' Luke asked, his eyes wide with curiosity. Anna smiled. 'Yes, I’ve always wanted to see it. It’s supposed to have books about time travel.' As they walked through the streets, Anna explained, 'We have to be careful, though. The book is said to be hidden to protect its secrets. It’s going to take a lot of patience.' Luke raised an eyebrow. 'Patience is key to getting to the treasure, huh?' Anna nodded. 'Exactly. If we really want to find it, we need to think carefully about where to look next.' After a long trek through the dusty library aisles, Anna finally found the old, leather-bound book titled 'Time Travel to the Past.' 'This is it!' she exclaimed, holding it up to the light. 'Now we can go to the future,' Luke joked, 'but maybe not today.' Anna laughed and looked at the clock. 'We need to go to school soon. Let’s hurry.' As they left, Anna thought to herself about the many possibilities of time and how much they both loved exploring the unknown. With the book in her bag, they were ready for whatever adventures lay ahead. The journey to the library had been full of excitement, but the journey 'to' the future, she knew, was just beginning.
