in the direction of something; towards something
I walked to the office.
It fell to the ground.
It was on the way to the station.
He's going to Paris.
my first visit to Africa
He pointed to something on the opposite bank.
Her childhood was spent travelling from place to place.
as far as something
The meadows lead down to the river.
Her hair fell to her waist.
located in the direction mentioned from something
Place the cursor to the left of the first word.
There are mountains to the north.
used to show the person or thing that receives something
He gave it to his sister.
I'll explain to you where everything goes.
I am deeply grateful to my parents.
Who did she address the letter to?
(formal) To whom did she address the letter?
used to show the end or limit of a range or period of time
a drop in profits from $105 million to around $75 million
I'd say he was 25 to 30 years old (= approximately 25 or 30 years old).
I like all kinds of music from opera to reggae.
We only work from Monday to Friday.
I watched the programme from beginning to end.
before the start of something
How long is it to lunch?
(especially British English) It's five to ten (= five minutes before ten o'clock).
reaching a particular state
The vegetables were cooked to perfection.
He tore the letter to pieces.
She sang the baby to sleep.
The letter reduced her to tears (= made her cry).
His expression changed from amazement to joy.
used to show the person or thing that is affected by an action
She is devoted to her family.
What have you done to your hair?
used to show that two things are attached or connected
Attach this rope to the front of the car.
used to show a relationship between one person or thing and another
She's married to an Italian.
the Japanese ambassador to France
the key to the door
the solution to this problem
directed towards; in connection with
It was a threat to world peace.
She made a reference to her recent book.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison or ratio
I prefer walking to climbing.
The industry today is nothing to what it once was.
We won by six goals to three.
used to show a quantity or rate
There are 2.54 centimetres to an inch.
This car does 30 miles to the gallon.
in honour of somebody/something
a monument to the soldiers who died in the war
Let's drink to Julia and her new job.
used to show somebody’s attitude or reaction to something
His music isn't really to my taste.
To her astonishment, he smiled.
used to show what somebody’s opinion or feeling about something is
It sounded like crying to me.
while something else is happening or being done
He left the stage to prolonged applause.
used after verbs of movement to mean ‘with the intention of giving something’
People rushed to her rescue and picked her up.
used to show purpose or intention
I set out to buy food.
I am going to tell you a story.
She was determined to do well.
His aim was to become president.
To be honest with you, I don't remember what he said.
used to show the result of something
She managed to escape.
It was too hot to go out.
He couldn't get close enough to see.
used to show the cause of something
I'm sorry to hear that.
used to show an action that you want or are advised to do
I'd love to go to France this summer.
The leaflet explains how to apply for a place.
I don't know what to say.
used to show something that is known or reported about a particular person or thing
The house was said to be haunted.
used to show that one action immediately follows another
I reached the station only to find that my train had already left.
used to show that you must or should do something
You are not to talk during the exam.
She was to be here at 8.30 but she didn't arrive.
in or into a closed position
Push the door to.
backwards and forwards
She rocked the baby to and fro.
