too
/tuː
/adverb
1 [as submodifier] To a higher degree than is desirable, permissible, or possible; excessively: he was driving too fast he wore suits that seemed a size too small for him...
- A small number in the queue do have an NHS dentist, but the wait is too long to see them.
- However, if you leave it too late, or wait to see if rates fall further, you could lose out.
- Work on the master plan needs to begin because the area has waited for too long already.
Synonyms
excessively, overly, over, unduly, immoderately, inordinately, unreasonably, ridiculously, to too great an extent/degree, extremely, very
informal too-too
1.1 informal Very: you’re too kind...
- We didn't have to wait too long before we got in and I must say that Santa was very good.
- I had to do a bit of work this morning but nothing too taxing, then I decided to rush off and find this cache.
- She had some very important news to tell Jake, and she didn't want to have to wait too long!
2In addition; also: is he coming too?...
- He zeroes in on the face of an old woman, showing that the weak and elderly are victims too.
- She then has to solve the riddle of the tape before she too falls victim to its curse.
- I could see there was a lot of other stuff inside there too, and a lot more money besides.
Synonyms
also, as well, in addition, additionally, into the bargain, besides, furthermore, moreover, yet, on top of that, to boot;
plus, again, over and above
2.1Moreover (used when adding a further point): she is a grown woman, and a strong one too...
- Note too that we would not even consider this to be a coherent semantic field in English.
- They got a return match and won it too by four wickets at the same venue two weeks later.
- He knows every world leader on this planet, and possibly those on other planets too.
Phrases
all too ——
none too ——
only too
too bad
too besides
too far
too much
too right
Origin
Old English, stressed form of to, spelled too from the 16th century.