too — to a higher degree than is desirable, permissible, or possible; excessively
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: to a higher degree than is desirable, permissible, or possible; excessively
Pronunciation (IPA): /tuː/
Example Sentences
- My mom thinks I'm too handsome for my own good
- This pizza is too good to share, but I'm too nice to eat alone
- I want to learn Korean too
too
ADVERB[/tuː/]
to a higher degree than is desirable, permissible, or possible; excessively
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'too' evolved from Old English 'to', originally a preposition meaning 'to' or 'toward'. Over time, semantic extension developed the meaning 'excessively' or 'also', conceptually derived from the idea of going beyond a target point—like an arrow passing through its mark and continuing beyond.
Breakdown
Old English 'to' (preposition: toward, to) → Middle English 'too' (adverb: excessively, also). The sense shift reflects a metaphorical extension from spatial direction to degree or excess.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom thinks I'm too handsome for my own good”
“This pizza is too good to share, but I'm too nice to eat alone”
“I want to learn Korean too”
“The exam was too difficult for most students”
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