to

²to

adv \ˈtü\

Definition of TO

1

a —used as a function word to indicate direction toward <run to and fro> b : close to the wind <the gale having gone over, we came to — R. H. Dana>

2

a : into contact especially with the frame —used of a door or a window <the door snapped to> b —used as a function word to indicate physical application or attachment <he … hath set to his seal — John 3:33(Authorized Version)>

3

—used as a function word to indicate application or attention <will stand to — Shakespeare>

4

: to a state of consciousness or awareness <brings her to with smelling salts>

5

: at hand : by <get to see 'em close to — Richard Llewellyn>

Examples of TO

1. The wind blew the door to.

First Known Use of TO

before 12th century