too

 
Pronunciation: /tuː/

adverb

  • 1 [as submodifier] to a higher degree than is desirable, permissible, or possible; excessively: he was driving too fast he wore suits that seemed a size too small for him
  • informal very: you’re too kind
  • 2in addition; also: is he coming too?
  • moreover (used when adding a further point): she is a grown woman, and a strong one too

Phrases

all too ——

used to emphasize that something is the case to an extreme or unwelcome extent: failures are all too common

none too ——

far from; not very: her sight’s none too good

only too

see only

too bad

see bad

too besides

West Indian moreover; also: ‘You not listening, and too besides you don’t have to shout at the damn bird so!’

too far

see far

too much

see much

too right

see right

Origin:

Old English, stressed form of to, spelled too from the 16th century

Do not confuse to with too or two. To usually means 'in the direction of' ( the next train to London); too means 'excessively' ( you’re driving too fast); two is the number between one and three.