Too Meaning
Too Definition & Usage
Used to indicate that something is excessive or beyond what is desired or necessary.
Examples
- "The room was too hot to sleep in."
- "She was too tired to continue the hike."
- "The coffee is too strong for me."
- "This task is too complicated for me to handle alone."
- "The dress was too expensive for my budget."
Used to agree or express that something is the same or in addition to what was previously stated.
Examples
- "I like pizza, and I like burgers too."
- "He speaks Spanish, and she does too."
- "We can go to the park if you want to go to the beach too."
- "Not only did she win the race, but she also broke the record too."
- "I don't like horror movies, and my sister doesn't like them too."
Used to emphasize a similarity or truth in a broader sense, often after 'that' or 'so'.
Examples
- "I told you that was too much to handle, and I was right."
- "She thought it was too difficult to solve, but it wasn’t."
- "The situation was too serious to ignore."
- "It’s too late now to change anything."
- "This task is too important to delay any longer."
Cultural Context
The word 'too' originates from Old English 'tō', meaning 'in addition, also'. Over time, it evolved to indicate excessiveness, which remains one of its dominant uses today.
The Birthday Party
Story
The Birthday Party
Sophie had been planning her birthday for months. She wanted everything to be perfect—the cake, the decorations, the guest list. She had made sure that no detail was too small to be overlooked. The decorations were too elaborate, she thought, but her friends insisted it added to the charm of the party. The cake was too sweet for her taste, but everyone else loved it. As the evening wore on, Sophie realized that she had prepared too much food. 'We’ll never eat all of this,' she sighed, but it seemed that the more they ate, the more there was to share. Later, as the party continued, she sat with her best friend, Jane, and they shared stories about their childhood. Jane mentioned how she used to bake cakes too, and Sophie laughed, agreeing, 'I never thought I’d have a cake this good at my own party!' The night ended with everyone singing her favorite song, and she thought, 'It wasn’t too much after all. I wouldn't have changed a thing.'
