too
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
How often you will meet it
Rank 115 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 220,731 times across 155,139 chapters — 0.105% of every word in the library.
It belongs to the first 500 words, the band worth learning before any other.
What it means
adverb
- to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits also: excessively, overly, to a fault too big
- in addition also: besides, also, likewise, as well he has a Mercedes, too
too in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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The Academy is too large and too vulgar.
The Picture of Dorian Gray · Oscar Wilde · Chapter 1
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Marjorie looked toward the little girl, but she, too, was starting.
The Heart of the Hills · John, Jr. Fox · Chapter 1
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At the sound of her new name Christian started, and she, too, turned scarlet.
Christian's Mistake · Dinah Maria Mulock Craik · Chapter 1
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Too cold it is for thee, I fear, in truth, Return and get thy cloak, my little Ruth.
The White Christmas and other Merry · Walter Ben Hare · Chapter 1
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People stand up in the carriages, women and men; the fence is loaded with people, often standing, too, to see that tree.
The Courage of the Commonplace · Mary Raymond Shipman Andrews · Chapter 1