Too

/tuː/

Meaning & Definition

adverb
To a higher degree than is desirable, permissible, or possible; excessively.
She was too tired to continue working.
Also; as well.
I would like some ice cream, too.
Indeed; in addition.
He is too kind for his own good.

Etymology

Old English tō, a variation of the adverb form of 'ta', meaning 'in addition', 'excessively'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

too much
An excessive amount of something.
too good to be true
Something that seems so good that it appears to be false.
too little, too late
Insufficient action taken after a situation has gone wrong.

Related Words

excess
An amount greater than necessary.
overabundance
An excessive quantity.
also
Used to indicate addition.

Slang Meanings

Too cool
That movie was too cool for school!
Too lit
The party was too lit last night!