9 to 5

/tuː/ · particle

Meaning

A particle used for marking the following verb as an infinitive..

Definitions by Sense

1. A particle used for marking the following verb as an infinitive.
2. As above, with the verb implied.
3. Used to indicate an obligation on the part of, or a directive given to, the subject.
4. (expressing purpose) In order to.
5. In the direction of; towards.
6. Indicating destination or final position: In the direction of, so as to arrive at or reach.
7. Used to indicate the target or recipient of an action.
8. So as to contact, press against, impact, etc.

Example Sentences

I want to leave.

He asked me what to do.

I have places to go and people to see.

To err is human.

Who am I to criticise? I've done worse things myself.

Precisely to get away from you was why I did what I did.

I need some more books to read and friends to go partying with.

Those to avoid death ended up being exiled.

Synonyms for 9 to 5

Antonyms for 9 to 5

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Word Forms

• ter
• t'
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