too

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Estimated CEFR level: A1 — Beginner

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Definition

  1. adverb to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
  2. adverb in addition

Etymology

From Middle English to (“also, in addition to”), from Old English tō (“furthermore, also, besides”), adverbial use of preposition tō (“to, into”). The sense of "in addition, also" deriving from the original meaning of "apart, separately" (compare Old English prefix tō- (“apart”)). Doublet of to; see there for more.

In classic literature

Synonyms

excessively, overly, to a fault

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