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- pronunciation:
- uhp
tu
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preposition |
| definition 1: |
as far upward as.
The mud was up to our ankles. |
| definition 2: |
as far as; near to.
A man came up to me and asked for directions.They rode their bikes up to the corner and back. |
| definition 3: |
until.
I have been very happy here up to now. |
| definition 4: |
(informal) busy with.
What are you up to this afternoon?I wonder what those kids are up to in the kitchen. |
| definition 5: |
equal in quality to.
We can't use these. They are not up to our standard. |
| definition 6: |
capable of; equal to the task of.
This is going to be a very big job. Do you think you are up to it?She was sick yesterday and didn't feel up to going to work. |
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