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English word origin

Etymology of up to

From Middle English up to, from Old English up tō.

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Unnumbered source etymology

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adj

Willing, interested in.

prep

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see up, to. · Capable, ready or equipped, having sufficient material preconditions for, possibly willpower (at a particular moment). · Willing, interested in · As much as; no more than (also with of).

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From Middle English up to, from Old English up tō.

Relationships mentioned by the source

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  • Inherited-form mentionup toenm
  • Inherited-form mentionup tōang

This page abbreviates 7 auxiliary source items. The etymology narrative is not shortened. Omission counts are available in the audit fields below; consult the original for complete auxiliary material.

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