Synonyms for too
- adverb
Synonyms by meaning
Adverb
1. Also — also, in addition marks a statement as equally valid as the preceding one
also, as well ZA, besides, likewise, moreover, beside, eek, in addition, additionally
2. Overly — to an excessive degree, more than enough indicates that the degree of a quality is more than what is needed…
excessively, extremely, unduly, unnecessarily, all too, over, to a fault, overly dated
3. So — to a high degree, very
so, all that
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Definitions
- adv. 1
Also, in addition marks a statement as equally valid as the preceding one.
He's always willing to help. He, too, is generous with his time.
- adv. 2
To an excessive degree, more than enough indicates that the degree of a quality is more than what is needed or wanted.
Don't be too quick to blame others.
- adv. 3
To a high degree, very.
She doesn't talk too much. I'm not too sure about this.
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The words fall into two groups; as well as, besides, in addition, too, withal, simply add a fact or thought; also (all so), in like manner, likewise, similarly, affirm that what is added is like that to which it is added.
J. C. Fernald, English Synonyms and Antonyms (1914)
Example sentences
- also Not only you but also he is ignorant of the truth.
- besides There was no one in the room besides Tom and Mary.
- extremely It is extremely hot and humid in Bali in December.
- excessively I'm excessively busy and don't have time for you.
- overmuch Overmuch is bitter, even of pure honey.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| too | rising | |
| also | steady | |
| besides | steady | |
| eek | falling | |
| extremely | steady | |
| excessively | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 2 letters
- so1
- 3 letters
- eek
- 4 letters
- also2, over2
- 6 letters
- beside2, overly3, unduly3
- 7 letters
- besides2
- 8 letters
- moreover3, likewise2, overmuch
- 9 letters
- extremely3
- 11 letters
- excessively4
- 12 letters
- additionally5
- 13 letters
- unnecessarily6
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (also2 = 2 syllables).