Actually, the correct usage is "up to", not "upto". This two-word phrase is a preposition meaning as far as or reaching a certain point. For example, in the sentence "The water came up to my knees", "up to" indicates how far the water reached.
Now, let's break this down a little bit further. "Up" and "to", though situated side by side in a sentence, perform different functions. "Up" is an adverb that describes where something is going. While "to" is a preposition that shows direction or motion.
There’s a common error in writing, where these two words are combined to form "upto", which is incorrect. Make sure to space out these words, just as you do with other particles of phrasal verbs. This reminds me of confusing "a lot" with "alot." They seem similar, but only "a lot" is correct.
In conclusion, always remember to use "up to" instead of "upto". It's small details like these that really elevate your language skills!
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