Too vs. To vs. Two
These three little words-too, to, and two-are homophones. That means they sound the same, but they are definitely different words. They are often confused, especially the first two. Let's pay attention to their differences so that you, too, won't be caught using them incorrectly.
Too is an adverb meaning in addition to or also. It can also be more or in a higher amount.
1. If Dad can eat pizza for dinner while watching television, I want to do that, too.
2. Can I come, too, when you go the airport to pick up Grandma Blake?
3. I really like the pink dress, too, because it goes so well with your red hair.
4. Stop! You are giving me too much salad!
To is a preposition meaning in the direction of. It can also function in an infinitive phrase (to + verb). Finally, it can be an adverb describing a condition of being closed or nearly closed.
1. Let's drive to the store and get some ice cream and brownie mix.
2. I have so much grass to cut that it will take me all afternoon!
3. Make sure that you pull the door to when you leave the classroom.
Two can function as a noun or an adjective and it is a number.
1. I have two dogs named Jack and Sam.
2. There are two sets of twins in our class, which makes it very confusing for our teacher.
Generally, people don't often confuse two with the other forms once they understand that two is the number. To and too are still often confused. However, there is an easy way to remember too. There are two o's in too, and too means too much or in addition to or more. Once you learn this trick, you should, too, join the ranks of those who never confuse these words!
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