too

adverb

ˈtü How to pronounce too (audio)
Definition of toonext
1
as in overly
beyond a normal or acceptable limit ticket prices for the rock concert are simply too high

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2
as in then
in addition to what has been said I want to buy this sweater—and that sweater too!

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3
as in extremely
to a great degree the audience didn't seem too interested in what the speaker had to say

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Recent Examples of too Much like research universities and startups that are working to build quantum computers, commercial entities like Google and IBM too have set their eyes on building commercial-scale quantum computers. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026 Breakfast is served all day, including chicken and waffles, too. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026 Morris looks for that in others, but expects it from herself, too. — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2026 But that was a central argument against dismissal policies, too. — Eric Boodman, STAT, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for too
Recent Examples of Synonyms for too
  1. overly
  2. then
  3. extremely
  4. either
  5. very
  6. also
  7. terribly
  8. besides
Adverb
  • Buzz with Good Night Package – not exactly an overly compelling way to kick off the official VW electric camper van era but a safe one with little downside.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Looking at their wins, there really weren't any that were overly impressive, either.
    — David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of overly
Adverb
  • The table then stows away, and the bench cushions rearrange to create a side-facing love seat positioned perfectly for viewing the drop-down projection screen just above the entryway.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
  • For your 9-to-5, try them with a button-up shirt and trousers, then pair them with a midi dress and cardigan or a cashmere crewneck, jeans, and trench coat on weekends for a welcome dose of juxtaposition.
    — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of then
Adverb
  • This pre-seasoned, ¼ inch thick steel heat extremely evenly with minimal disparity between the center and edges.
    — Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Search for jet quenching Previous experiments suggest that a millionth of a second after the Big Bang, even as temperatures remained extremely high, matter did not behave like gas but instead like liquid with very low viscosity.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of extremely
Adverb
  • Since a quantum sensor does not need to receive or send a signal to an external device, it cannot be hacked or be spoofed by a fake incoming signal either.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The Steinway Society is a group focused on spreading the gift of music by providing piano lessons — and pianos themselves — to kids who might not otherwise be able to afford either.
    — Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of either
Adverb
  • The artists at The Library Show paid The Garage’s proposed no Milwaukee rap very little mind.
    — Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Films can change the world, or at the very least, the people who walk it.
    — Marshall Shaffer, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of very
Adverb
  • Crump also made a Facebook post about the Blytheville incident on Saturday, which had been shared more than 4,000 times as of Sunday afternoon.
    — Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Her conversation with John also divulges the depths of his entwinement with current ring-bearer Hal Jordan, via a flashback to when John was a baby, in the all-important year of 1986.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of also
Adverb
  • Although none of these trails are terribly technical, there’s still an inherent risk that comes with hiking.
    — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Patrick Cantlay is not one who sounds terribly interested in going.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of terribly
Adverb
  • Justices ruled this morning that the president can dismiss members of most independent agencies without cause, but that the US central bank is different — and that besides, the administration had denied Cook due process.
    — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 29 June 2026
  • And besides, at home, there would be no screaming crowd to film when the phone was no longer necessary for streaming.
    — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
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“Too.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/too. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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