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
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The authors said for too long the group has been ignored but "are an essential part of people's livelihoods".
From BBC
That leaves the BOJ in a familiar bind: Hike too soon and risk clipping fragile growth, or hold back and risk damaging household confidence, plus U.S. scrutiny if the yen weakens excessively.
It is too early to offer a definitive assessment of the landscape of antisemitism in the post-Oct.
From Los Angeles Times
Carroll, who has played Vance since the show’s fifth season, admits he didn’t think he’d be in the character’s shoes too long given most shows don’t last as long as “NCIS” has.
From Los Angeles Times
I would also be happy if other members of the media would recognize how they too are used.
From Los Angeles Times
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