adverb

too

too, also, as well, excessively

I like pizza too.

I like pizza too.

This coffee is too hot.

This coffee is too hot.

He is too young to vote.

He is too young to vote.

((at end of clause)) also I want to go too.

((too)) ((adjective/adverb)) excessively It's too late.

((too)) ((adjective)) ((for sb.)) ((to-inf)) excessively ... for ... to do The box is too heavy for me to lift.

Synonyms: also, as well, besides; excessively, overly

From Old English 'tō', meaning 'in addition'. The double 'o' emphasizes the sense of 'extra' or 'additional'.

Think of the two 'o's as representing 'one more' or 'extra'. Two 'o's for something additional or excessive.

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