(used for expressing motion or direction toward a point, person, place, or thing approached and reached, as opposed to from):
They came to the house.
2.
(used for expressing direction or motion or direction toward something) in the direction of; toward:
from north to south.
3.
(used for expressing limit of movement or extension):
He grew to six feet.
4.
(used for expressing contact or contiguity) on; against; beside; upon:
a right uppercut to the jaw; Apply varnish to the surface.
5.
(used for expressing a point of limit in time) before; until:
to this day; It is ten minutes to six. We work from nine to five.
6.
(used for expressing aim, purpose, or intention):
going to the rescue.
7.
(used for expressing destination or appointed end):
sentenced to jail.