English dictionary
to
/t/u/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
preposition
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An obsolete intensive prefix used in the formation of compound verbs; as in <i>to</i>-beat, <i>to</i>-break, <i>to</i>-hew, <i>to</i>- rend, <i>to</i>-tear. See these words in the Vocabulary. See the Note on <i>All to</i>, or <i>All-to</i>, under <u>All</u>, <pos><i>adv.</i></pos>
Source: webster1913
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The preposition <i>to</i> primarily indicates approach and arrival, motion made in the direction of a place or thing and attaining it, access; and also, motion or tendency without arrival; movement toward; -- opposed to <i>from</i>.
Source: webster1913