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How to use and why to use the Preposition 'To'

The preposition to is widely used in English and has many applications in everyday speech. Below are different ways to use to, along with explanations, examples, and Marathi translations.

1. To express a relationship (संबंध दर्शवण्यासाठी)
How to use:
We use to when talking about a relationship between two things or people.
Why to use:
It clarifies how one thing is connected to another.
Examples:
• I am married to a teacher.
• मी एका शिक्षकाशी लग्न केले आहे.
• (To shows the relationship between the speaker and their spouse.)

• She is the daughter to the king.
• ती राजाची कन्या आहे.
• (To indicates a familial relationship.)

2. To indicate distance or measurement (दूरी किंवा माप दर्शवण्यासाठी)
How to use:
We use to when describing distance or size in a specific context.
Why to use:
It helps measure the extent of something in terms of distance or size.
Examples:
• The school is five kilometers to the east.
• शाळा पूर्वेस पाच किलोमीटर दूर आहे.
• (To shows the direction and distance.)

• The temperature rose to 40°C.
• तापमान ४० अंश सेल्यियसपर्यंत वाढले.
• (To indicates the extent of the temperature increase.)

3. To express a range (परीवर्तनीय श्रेणी दर्शवण्यासाठी)
How to use:
We use to to express a range of numbers, ages, or quantities.
Why to use:
It shows the limits or boundaries of something.
Examples:
• The event will take place from 10 AM to 2 PM.
• घटना १० ते २ पर्यंत होईल.
• (To expresses the range of time.)

• The age group is from 10 to 15 years old.
• वय गट १० ते १५ वर्षे आहे.
• (To shows the age range.)

4. To indicate a change (बदल दर्शवण्यासाठी)
How to use:
We use to when showing a change from one state or condition to another.
Why to use:
It describes the shift from one form to another.
Examples:
• She transformed from a quiet girl to a confident leader.
• ती शांत मुलगी ते आत्मविश्वासी नेत्या मध्ये रूपांतरित झाली.
• (To shows the transformation.)

• The leaves changed from green to yellow.
• पानं हिरव्या रंगापासून पिवळ्या रंगात बदलली.
• (To indicates the color change.)

5. To show an action toward a goal (ध्येयाच्या दिशेने क्रिया दर्शवण्यासाठी)
How to use:
We use to to show an action that is directed toward a goal or target.
Why to use:
It shows the final purpose or target of an action.
Examples:
• She is working hard to achieve her goals.
• ती तिच्या उद्दिष्टांना साध्य करण्यासाठी मेहनत करत आहे.
• (To shows the goal she is working toward.)

• He studies every day to improve his skills.
• तो रोज आपल्या कौशल्यांना सुधारण्यासाठी अभ्यास करतो.
• (To expresses the purpose of studying.)

Conclusion
The preposition to is essential in English and is used to indicate direction, purpose, time, comparison, relationships, changes, and distances, among other things. Understanding its many uses allows us to form precise, clear, and meaningful sentences in everyday conversation.