too

/tuː/adv
Early ChildhoodNot in standard dictionaries
1

Likewise.

2

Also, in addition marks a statement as equally valid as the preceding one.

3

To an excessive degree, more than enough indicates that the degree of a quality is more than what is needed or wanted.

4

To a high degree, very.

5

Used to contradict a negative assertion with present and simple past forms of be, do, and auxiliary verbs

6

Used for emphasis, without reference to any previous statement.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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