too

CEFRA1

/tuː/

adverb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adverb

    More than is wanted, needed, or suitable.

  2. 02

    adverb

    Also or as well as someone or something else.

Examples

  • He's far too young to go on his own.

  • They are too busy fighting against each other to care for common ideals.

At a glance

Sits at A1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5
Synonyms
5

Also pronounced

  • [tʰu̟ː]
  • /tʉː/

Deep Dive

adverb

Extra meanings

  1. Also, in addition marks a statement as equally valid as the preceding one.

  2. To an excessive degree, more than enough indicates that the degree of a quality is more than what is needed or wanted.

  3. To a high degree, very.

More examples

In context

  • Whenever I find something I like, it's too expensive.

  • He's always willing to help. He, too, is generous with his time.

  • It is important to remember, too, that she is generous with his time. Sometimes, too, she does ask for the odd favor.

Synonyms

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Origin

adverb

From Middle English to (“also, in addition to”), from Old English tō (“furthermore, also, besides”), adverbial use of preposition tō (“to, into”). The sense of "in addition, also" deriving from the original meaning of "apart, separately" (compare Old English prefix tō- (“apart”)). Doublet of to; see there for more.