too
Often confused with to and two
- 1More than what is needed, wanted, or good for something.
Like pouring water into a glass until it spills over the top.
This coffee is too hot to drink right now.
You walked too slowly and missed the train.
UsageOften with to + verb: too tired to walk.
Similaroverly, excessively, unduly
Note
- 2Also, or in addition to something already said.
Like adding one more name to a list of people coming.
Can I have some cake too?
My little brother wants to play too.
UsageUsually put it at the end: I like it too. To agree with a negative statement, say: I don't like it either.
Similaradditionally
Note
- 3Very, or to a high degree, used in casual speech to make another word stronger.
Like saying 'super' to show you really like something.
This cake is too good!
I don't feel too well today, so I'm staying home.
UsageOften in not too, meaning not very: I'm not too sure.
Similarso
Note
Less common meanings
- 4Used to argue back when someone says something is not true.
Like shouting 'Yes I did!' when someone says you didn't.
I did too finish my homework!
You are too allowed to play!
UsageFollows a helper verb like do, be, or can: I did too!
Similarso
Note
- 5Used to add force to what you say, with nothing said before it.
Note
Practice
Can you tell the meanings of too apart? Answer 3 quick questions from this page, or write your own sentence and AI will check it.
Origin
It comes from Old English tō, meaning 'also' or 'besides'. It was first the same word as 'to'.
Checked 1 Nov 2026 · 2 facts
- 'Too' comes from Old English tō, meaning 'also' or 'besides'. en.wiktionary.org
- 'Too' was originally the same word as 'to'. en.wiktionary.org