too
in addition; also; furthermore; moreover: young, clever, and rich too.
to an excessive extent or degree; beyond what is desirable, fitting, or right: too sick to travel.
more, as specified, than should be: too near the fire.
(used as an affirmative to contradict a negative statement): I am too!
extremely; very: She wasn't too pleased with his behavior.
Idioms about too
only too. only (def. 10).
Origin of too
1Words that may be confused with too
Words Nearby too
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How to use too in a sentence
But along with the cartoon funk is an all-too-real story of police brutality embodied by a horde of evil Pigs.
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Coppy, in a tone of too-hastily-assumed authority, had told her over night that she must not ride out by the river.
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The Garret and the Garden | R.M. BallantyneSylvan scenes, with a dash of human savagery in the foreground, form the best relief for a too-extended assimilation of books.
Mystery Ranch | Arthur ChapmanThen she looked more hopeful as her eyes rested on Betty, who was sorting the contents of a too-crowded dresser drawer.
The Outdoor Girls in the Saddle | Laura Lee HopeCharacteristically, this weakness seems to have taken the form of a too-generous estimate of his fellows.
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British Dictionary definitions for too
/ (tuː) /
as well; in addition; also: can I come too?
in or to an excessive degree; more than a fitting or desirable amount: I have too many things to do
extremely: you're too kind
US and Canadian informal indeed: used to reinforce a command: you will too do it!
too right! British, Australian and NZ certainly; indeed
Origin of too
1too
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Other Idioms and Phrases with too
In addition to the idioms beginning with too
- too bad
- too big for one's britches
- too close for comfort
- too close to call
- too good to be true
- too little, too late
- tool up
- too many cooks spoil the broth
- too much of a good thing
also see:
- carry too far
- (too) close to home
- eat one's cake and have it, too
- go too far
- irons in the fire, too many
- life is too short
- none too
- not (too) bad
- only too
- speak too soon
- spread oneself too thin
- take on (too much)
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