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The Difference of To - Too - Two in English
The Difference between Two, Too and To is frequently confused in English, sometimes even for native speakers.
Sometimes To, Too and Two can all be used in the same sentence. While they all sound the same, it is in the context that you can understand the meaning.
Examples:
- It was too late to buy two bottles of wine for the party.
- Don't take too long as there are two other people who want to use the internet.
Below we have included different meanings and uses for each one:
TO
Can be used as a preposition of movement
Can be used as a preposition of direction
Can be used in conjunction with times
Can be used to mean 'receive'
Can be used as the first part of an infinitive
Examples:
- I will take a taxi to the airport.
- The train leaves from Montreal to Ottawa.
- The office is open from 8.30am to 6.30pm.
- I gave a present to my friend Paulina.
- Next year I want to spend six months in Europe.
TOO
Can be used before an adjective or an adverb for reinforcement to mean 'very' or 'more than sufficient'
Can be used as an adverb to mean 'also' or 'in addition'
Examples:
- This dress is too big for me.
- He was driving too fast so the police gave him a fine.
- She has been to Switzerland too. (= also)
- I was very tired last night and my friend was too. (= also)
TWO
Only used as a number
Examples:
- There are two cars in the car park.
- Sweden has two official languages.
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