too

too

The word “too” is an adverb. It has two main purposes:

1. It’s similar to the word “also.”

2. It has a slightly negative meaning as a substitute word for “very.”

too + adjective + infinitive

Here’s a common pattern found when talking about situation in which there is too much of something.

He had too much to eat.
This bike is too big to fit into my car.
I have too many assignments to complete.
That’s too good to be true.
It’s too cold to go outside.

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