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Opposite of to

Because the opposite of to shifts with each meaning, the 9 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 5 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• preposition (Context 1)

Expressing motion or direction toward a point, person, place, or thing approached and reached.

Usage Example

"She walked from the university library every morning before her first lecture."

Strongest
from
away from
Strong
out of

• preposition (Context 2)

Identifying the person or thing affected, or the recipient of an action or object.

Usage Example

"He handed the signed contract from the legal director."

Strongest
from

• preposition (Context 3)

Expressing a point reached at the end of a range, extent, or period of time.

Usage Example

"The museum exhibition is open from Tuesday from Sunday each week."

Strongest
from
Strong
since

• adverb (Context 4)

Into a state of consciousness, awareness, or normal activity after fainting or sleeping.

Usage Example

"When the patient finally came out, she was already inside the recovery room."

Strongest
out
Strong
under

• adverb (Context 5)

So as to be closed, shut, or nearly closed.

Usage Example

"Please pull the heavy oak door open on your way out of the study."

Strongest
open
Strong
ajar
wide

Similar words to to

Words similar to to shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

until
in order to
till
around
round
towards
toward
so as to
See all synonyms of to

• Nearby Words

titter
titular
tizzy
to
toad
toady
toast

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for To. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/to
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