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UK//tə juː//US//tə ju//

Meaning of To you

A phrase used to indicate that something is directed towards someone.

In simple words: A way to refer to someone directly.

To you in a sentence

  • This message is really important to you.
  • I wanted to give this gift to you.
  • These congratulations go to you.
  • I can't wait to talk to you about the project.
  • This advice is given to you from experience.
  • All my efforts are dedicated to you.

How to use To you

Use 'to you' to emphasize who the action or feeling is directed towards. Appropriate in both spoken and written English.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Think of 'to you' like a direct line between people; it connects the speaker to the listener.

Related words

Collocations with To you

  • talk to you
  • give something to you
  • send a message to you

Synonyms for To you

  • for you
  • to your benefit
  • addressed to you

Common mistakes with To you

  • Confused with 'for you' which has a different meaning.
  • Omitting 'to' in direct address (e.g. saying just 'you' instead of 'to you').

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Frequently asked questions about To you

What does To you mean?

A way to refer to someone directly.

What is the definition of To you?

A phrase used to indicate that something is directed towards someone.

How do you use To you in a sentence?

This message is really important to you.

Can you give another example of To you?

I wanted to give this gift to you.

What are synonyms for To you?

Common alternatives include for you, to your benefit, addressed to you.

What words go with To you?

It commonly pairs with talk to you, give something to you, send a message to you.

What are common mistakes when using To you?

Confused with 'for you' which has a different meaning. Omitting 'to' in direct address (e.g. saying just 'you' instead of 'to you').

How do you pronounce To you?

US: //tə ju//, UK: //tə juː//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use To you?

Use 'to you' to emphasize who the action or feeling is directed towards. Appropriate in both spoken and written English.