English

too

tuː
Meaning: excessively; more than is needed
Part of Speech: Adverb

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Example sentences

It's too hot to work outside today.
It's too hot to work outside today.
The coffee is much too strong for me.
The coffee is much too strong for me.
I was too scared to go bungee jumping.
I was too scared to go bungee jumping.
This tea is a bit too sweet for my taste.
This tea is a bit too sweet for my taste.
I can relate to your situation because I've been there too.
I can relate to your situation because I've been there too.

Usage Notes

Used before adjectives or adverbs to indicate that a quality is present to an excessive degree.

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