up to

/ˈʌp tə/

UK: /ˈʌp tə/

up to

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Definition

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see up, to.

Etymology

From Middle English up to, from Old English up tō.

Example Sentences

  • "She went up to the third floor."
  • "Go up to the counter and ask."
  • "But the little old woman walked up to Dorothy, made a low bow and said, in a sweet voice, “You are welcome, most noble Sorceress, to the land of the Munchkins.[…]”"
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