to
adverb · noun
Simple meaning
Into the wind.
Pronunciation
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tooIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈtu
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a standard way of writing speech sounds.
Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
adverb
nautical
Into the wind.
noun
A state of the North Region, Brazil. Capital: Palmas.
informal
The capital city of Ontario, Canada and largest city Canada.
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: The capital city of Ontario, Canada and largest city Canada.
Used this way, to is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It turns up most in everyday conversation and social media or informal writing contexts.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Casual
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Playful
- Usage feel
- Casual and conversational
Where it naturally appears
- Everyday conversation
- Social media/informal writing
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