too

Universal Words adverb 1 used before adjectives and adverbs to say that sth is more than is good, necessary, possible, etc: He's far too young to go on his own. * This is too large a helping for me / This helping is too large for me. * Is it too much to ask for a little quiet? * The dress was too tight for me. * It's too late to do anything about it now. * Accidents like this happen all too (= much too) often. * It's too soon to say if he'll survive. * It's only too easy for them to deny responsibility. 2 (usually placed at the end of a clause) also; as well: Can I come too? * When I've finished painting the bathroom, I'm going to do the kitchen too. -< ALSO 3 used to comment on sth that makes a situation worse: She broke her leg last week-and on her birthday too! 4 very: I'm not too sure if this is right. * I'm just going out-I won't be too long. * She's none too (= not very) clever. 5 used to emphasize sth, especially your anger, surprise or agreement with sth: 'He did apologize eventually.' 'I should think so too!' * 'She gave me the money.' 'About time too!' IDIOMS be too much (for sb) to need more skill or strength than you have; to be more difficult, annoying, etc. than you can bear