too
Americanadverb
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in addition; also; furthermore; moreover.
young, clever, and rich too.
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to an excessive extent or degree; beyond what is desirable, fitting, or right.
too sick to travel.
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more, as specified, than should be.
too near the fire.
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(used as an affirmative to contradict a negative statement).
I am too!
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extremely; very.
She wasn't too pleased with his behavior.
idioms
adverb
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as well; in addition; also
can I come too?
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in or to an excessive degree; more than a fitting or desirable amount
I have too many things to do
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extremely
you're too kind
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informal indeed: used to reinforce a command
you will too do it!
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certainly; indeed
Usage
What's the difference between too, to, and two? Too means also (I’m going, too) or to an excessive degree (too much). To is a very common word that performs many different functions, such as expressing direction (I’m driving to the office) or contact (Pin it to the wall), indicating an object or recipient (Give it to me), or setting a range (9 to 5) or limit (These go to 11). Two is the number equal to one plus one.The words are used in very different ways: too is an adverb, to is most commonly used as a preposition, and two is a number that can be used as a noun or an adjective.Perhaps the most common mistake involving the three words is using to when it should be too, or vice versa. Remember, if you mean to, don’t use too many o’s!Here’s an example of too, to, and two used correctly in the same sentence.Example: We went to two two-star restaurants, and it was two two-star restaurants too many!Want to learn more? Read the full breakdown of the difference between too, to, and two.
Etymology
Origin of too
First recorded before 900; Middle English to, Old English, stressed variant of to (for the adverb); spelling too since the 16th century
Example Sentences
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From BBC
I still think they will have too much for Wolves, but they are going to have to work hard for the points.
From BBC
The other firefighters, too, seemed eager to “just get this hose picked up,” Pike said, adding that he was working overtime the day after a holiday “because nobody else wanted to work it.”
From Los Angeles Times
The cameras help the nonprofit ensure that the mama and cubs are safe and not too close to wires or stuck in netting, both situations they’ve dealt with, Bryant said.
From Los Angeles Times
It’s not that it would go rogue, it’s that it would be too efficient and fast.
From Los Angeles Times
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