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Too vs. Very
Too
/tuː/Examples:
It seemed almost too good to be true.'We are too old.'He was, however, far too proud to notice my presence.
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Very
/'verɪ/Examples:
You're very pretty.My very bones is rendered flabby by brooding over it.Tom said, "Well, that is very nice of you.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Too often implies excess or more than what is needed.
- Very is used to emphasize the degree or intensity of something, but doesn't imply excess.
- Remember that too often has a negative connotation, while very is neutral or positive.
- You might say too much when theres an overload, but very much' to show strong feelings or emphasis.
- Too can also indicate a greater degree of something to an extent that is not wanted, whereas very confirms a high degree without breaching boundaries.
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