too

1. 1.Likewise.

   • The soup's too hot, I can't eat it.
   • Tom had a farm not too far from Boston.
   • For the time being we two had better not meet too often.

2. 2.Also, in addition marks a statement as equally valid as the preceding one.

   • He's always willing to help. He, too, is generous with his time.
   • There has been a cutback in federal subsidies. Rates have been increasing too.
   • It is important to remember, too, that she is generous with his time. Sometimes, too, she does ask for the odd favor.

3. 3.To an excessive degree, more than enough indicates that the degree of a quality is more than what is needed or wanted.

   • This water is too polluted for us to drink (it).
   • I'm still much too young to drive, and my grandpa is already far too old.

4. 4.To a high degree, very.(colloquial)

   • She doesn't talk too much. I'm not too sure about this.

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