too

UK: tuː | US: tuː

Definition

  1. adv. to a higher degree than is desirable or permissible; excessively

  2. adv. in addition; also

Structure

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Etymology

The word "too" evolved from the Old English word "tō," which originally meant "to" or "toward." Over time, it developed an emphatic or additive sense, leading to its modern meanings of "also" or "excessively." The spelling remained consistent, but the semantic shift distinguished it from the preposition "to."

Examples

  1. The coffee is too hot to drink right now.

  2. She wants to go to the party too.

  3. He talks too much during meetings.

  4. I ate too much at dinner and now I feel full.

  5. They are coming to the event too.