English · Word Candidate

to

/tuː/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: TO's · TOing · TO'ing

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

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

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một hạt dùng để đánh dấu động từ vô hạn

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Particle

Examples

I want to leave.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

As above, with the verb implied.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Với động từ được ngụ ý

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Particle

Examples

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

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

In order to.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Để đạt được

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Conjunction

Examples

I went to the shops to buy some bread.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

In the direction of; towards.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Hướng tới; về phía

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Preposition

Examples

She looked to the heavens.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “to” mean?

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

Is “to” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.