up to

preposition

1

—used as a function word to indicate extension as far as a specified place

sank up to his knees in the mud

2

—used as a function word to indicate a limit or boundary

up to 50,000 copies a month

worked up to the last minute

Examples of up to in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

To go ad-free, prices jump up to $15.99/month or $19.99/month for ad-free programming in 4K Ultra HD. —Rudie Obias, Variety, 19 Apr. 2024

At its maximum, the reservoir is 60 feet deep and contains about 200 million gallons of water, enough to supply all of Carlsbad for up to 20 days. —Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Apr. 2024

The coffee chain has announced the rollout of new disposable cold cups with up to 20% less plastic, the latest in a handful of initiatives to go greener. —USA TODAY, 19 Apr. 2024

The core cast of the film remained close with Winick up to his death in 2011, following a years-long battle with brain cancer. —Keaton Bell, Vogue, 19 Apr. 2024

Instead, Idaho politicians fought the DOJ all the way up to the Supreme Court. —Caitlin Gustafson, TIME, 19 Apr. 2024

The remix absolutely lives up to its sleazy billing, with all three guests delivering verses that are boisterous, graphic, and horny as hell. —Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 19 Apr. 2024

But travelers could be assigned any category of room ranging up to a verandah stateroom, which ranges from 228 to 405 square feet with enough outdoor space to fit two deck chairs. —Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Apr. 2024

Editors’ Picks The W.H.O. recommends the vaccine for girls up to age 14. —Stephanie Nolen, New York Times, 18 Apr. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

up to

preposition

1

: as far as a named part or place

sank up to my hips

2

: in accordance with

the game was not up to our standards

3

a

: to the limit of

come in sizes up to 10

b

: as many or as much as

carry up to 10 tons

4

: until entry 1, till

from dawn up to dusk