Too-Very | Commonly Confused Words

Too

/tuː/

Used to indicate an excessive amount or degree

It seemed almost too good to be true.'We are too old.'He was, however, far too proud to notice my presence.

/'verɪ/

Used to emphasize the degree or extent of something

You're very pretty.My very bones is rendered flabby by brooding over it.Tom said, "Well, that is very nice of you.

Too often indicates an excessive degree, suggesting that something exceeds what is desirable or possible.
Very is used to enhance the degree of an adjective or another adverb without implying excess.
Remember that too usually has a slightly negative connotation, whereas very is neutral or positive.
Too can also mean in addition when used at the end of a list or statement.
Very cannot usually be used to mean excessive, but too does that job.