| part of speech: |
preposition |
| definition 1: |
as far upward as.
The water was up to my waist.The mud was up to our ankles. |
| definition 2: |
as far as; near to.
A tourist came up to me and asked me for directions.They rode their bikes up to the corner and back.I went up to the shop window and looked inside. |
| definition 3: |
until.
I've been happy up to now, but I think I might want to make a change eventually. |
| definition 4: |
as much as; at the most.
A good wrench can cost up to sixty dollars. |
| definition 5: |
equal in quality to.
He hopes his work will be up to the standard that his new employers expect.We had to throw those out because they weren't up to our standards. |
| definition 6: |
capable of; equal to the task of.
This is going to be a big challenge. Do you think you're up to it?He planned to clean out his basement this month, but he just wasn't up to it.She had a bad cold that morning and didn't feel up to going to work. |
| definition 7: |
(informal) busy with; engaged in (often used when misbehavior or secret activity is suspected).
What are you up to this afternoon? If you're not doing anything, let's go to a movie.We'd better check what those kids are up to in the kitchen.He's been doing some strange things lately; I wonder what he's up to.Those two girls are always getting up to some mischief or other. |
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