two

Two is the number equal to one plus one. 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). Too means also (I’m going, too) or to an excessive degree (too much).

The words are used in very different ways: two is a number that can be used as a noun or an adjective, to is most commonly used as a preposition, and too is an adverb.

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 two, to, and too used correctly in the same sentence.

Example: The dealer dealt two twos to me, but it was two twos too few—my opponent had a full house!

Want to learn more? Read the full breakdown of the difference between two, to, and too.

Should two, to, or too be used in the following sentence?

I ordered _____ pizzas.