Question

1. He lived to be eighty.
2. He lived until he was eighty.
(Does #1 mean #2?)

3. He awoke to find himself famous.
4. He awoke and found himself famous.
(Are both the same?)

5. He grew up to be a famous musician.
6. He grew up and became a famous musician.
(Are both the same?)

Answer 1

essentially yes, 1 & 2 mean the same thing. 3 & 4 also. 5 & 6 also.

Sra