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prep 5particle 4adv 3name 3noun 2

Definitions

particle

1

A particle used for marking the following verb as an infinitive.

I want to leave.

He asked me what to do.

2

As above, with the verb implied.

"Did you visit the museum?" "I wanted to, but it was closed."

If he hasn't read it yet, he ought to.

3

Used to indicate an obligation on the part of, or a directive given to, the subject.

You are to go to the store and buy a bottle of milk.

conj

1

In order to.

I went to the shops to buy some bread.

prep

1

In the direction of; towards.

She looked to the heavens.

2

Indicating destination or final position: In the direction of, so as to arrive at or reach.

We are walking to the shop.

The water came right to the top of this wall.

3

Used to indicate the target or recipient of an action.

I gave the book to him.

I spoke to him earlier.

4

So as to contact, press against, impact, etc.

I fixed the notice to the wall.

Put your shoulder to the door.

5

So as to become or reach: indicating a terminal state resulting from an action.

His face was beaten to a pulp.

I sang my baby to sleep.

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