Definition and meaning of English word "too"
too
/tuː/
Meaning
VerbAlso, in addition marks a statement as equally valid as the preceding one.
How to use
The adverb 'too' is often used to indicate that a statement is equally valid as the preceding one. It can be used in both informal and formal contexts, such as in casual conversations or in academic writing. However, it's worth noting that 'too' can sometimes be misused as an intensifier, as in 'I'm too tired to study', where it implies an excessive degree of tiredness. In this case, the correct usage would be 'I'm tired too', where 'too' is used to indicate that the speaker is also tired.
🇬🇧 English
too
Example
I am too tired.
He is too happy.
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Common phrases
- too much— too much
- too little— too little
- too late— too late
- too expensive— too expensive
- too difficult— too difficult
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Frequency rank: #30 in English
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What does the English word "too" mean?▼
The English word "too" means "too" in English.
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