American English
/tʰu/
One syllable.
used before a place or person to show where someone or something moves
“To” is pronounced “too” (/tu/) when said alone or with emphasis, but in natural connected speech it is usually reduced to “tuh” (/tə/) before a consonant sound. Before a vowel sound or at the end of a phrase, it usually keeps the full form.
used before a place or person to show where someone or something moves
She walked to the station.
We’re flying to Chicago tomorrow.
go to work · get to the airport · return to school
go + to + a place
travel + from + a place + to + a place
used before a verb in its basic form, often after another verb
I want to learn English.
They need to leave early.
After to, use the basic form of the verb, not a form ending in -s, -ed, or -ing.
want to · need to · try to
want + to + verb
need + to + verb
used before the person or group that receives something or is spoken to
Please send the file to me.
He explained the problem to his manager.
send a message to someone · speak to someone · listen to someone
give + something + to + someone
speak + to + someone
used before a verb to say why someone does something
I called to ask a question.
She went outside to get some fresh air.
use + something + to + verb
go + somewhere + to + verb
must do something; need to do something
I have to leave now.
as stated by a person or source
According to the map, we are close.
used to introduce your true opinion
To be honest, I was worried.