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by Little Miss Dangerous on August 9th, 2008
To is a preposition which begins a prepositional phrase (or an infinitive).
Too is an adverb meaning "excessively" or "also."
Examples:
I went to the movie theater. (preposition)
I like to watch movies. (infinitive)
I ate too much popcorn. (meaning "excessively")
I like movies, too. (meaning "also")
by BigDaddyBS on August 9th, 2008
Just remember that "too" could be replaced with "also" most of the time, or when you use it to say "too many", "too much" or the like.
TWO is the number, so that shouldn't give you any problems.
To is like "to be", "to do", "to go to", or "to say"... There are more, but if you know the prior two rules, you can figure them out.
Too many to/too/twos to think about, huh? LOL
by Dancing Lady Limbs on August 9th, 2008
q To is a preposition that introduces the destination or receiver of an action.
The document will go TO that printer.
The Web site will list TO what address mail should be sent.
TO is also a necessary partner with an infinitive verb, which is the simplest form of a verb:
To be To know To create To learn To understand
In a sentence:
·It’s useful TO be computer literate.
·It’s helpful TO know how to use Microsoft Word.
Too is an adverb with primary meanings of “also” or “excessively”:
I like pizza TOO
TOO much salt is bad in a recipe.
Having pizza TOO often can sneak up on a person.
by Metaphiz on February 16th, 2007
You go "to" the store. I am going, "too". "to" is used to determine where someone or something is going, or its use. "Too" is the same as the term "as well" or "also".
Hope it helps.
by kelana on August 9th, 2008
To - for direction,purpose.
Too - also,magnitude.
by singwell-is off researching a lot on August 9th, 2008
to means a direction...eg I go TO bed.
too means as well as...eg I like that TOO. (Remember it by imagining the OO as an expression of emotion like "OO! I like that TOO"
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by Answerbag Staff on July 4th, 2010
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determine the indirect object: the coach handed the player a blue ribbon.
by crystal2008 on September 11th, 2011
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by One mans opinion on August 23rd, 2011
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You're reading I have my syntax or semantics all screwed up. I get the words (To) and (TOO) mixed up. What are the rules for using these words?
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Comments
Good job Little Miss Dangerous, I couldn't quite put my finger on what "to" was officially. Though I personally think this answer is a tad overboard and the person has no idea what you're talking about, it was a fantastic answer.
by WoOZackWoO on August 9th, 2008
Thank you WoOZackWoO! Correct AND complete answers are never overboard...remember others, like yourself, like to learn too. I think you just offended RUS's ability to understand my grammar lesson. lol
by Little Miss Dangerous on August 10th, 2008
I'm just talking about the word preposition. It may seem like a COMPLETELY random word. Anyways, I don't tend to look at who asked the question >.< I should get more familiar with the regulars =p
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And if I happened to do that RUS, Sorry >.< didn't mean to.
by WoOZackWoO on August 10th, 2008
Nevermind, decided to ask a question over this.
by WoOZackWoO on August 10th, 2008
LMD has alot to offer other than her financial wizardry.....English too! (I think I used that right) I've heard of a prepostion but honestly it's been so long I'd have to look it up...........Will have to know these things as my daughter will begin school. Lesson was definitely understood and no offense taken....Zacky WOO!!!!
by R U Sirius on August 11th, 2008