To vs Too vs Two
English has three small words that sound alike but serve different functions: to, too, and two. This guide explains each one with quick examples.
To
To is primarily used to indicate direction, purpose, or an action toward something. It also appears before verb infinitives and as part of expressions.
Examples
| English Example | English Translation |
|---|---|
| ✉️ I need to send the letter to my friend. | I need to send the letter to my friend. |
| 🏃 She is going to the park. | She is going to the park. |
| 📚 I want to read the book to understand more. | I want to read the book to understand more. |
More Examples
| English Example | English Translation |
|---|---|
| 🍪 He gave a cookie to the little girl. | He gave a cookie to the little girl. |
| 🎵 They are going to sing to the audience. | They are going to sing to the audience. |
| 🧑🏫 The teacher explained the lesson to the class. | The teacher explained the lesson to the class. |
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Too
Too means "also" or "excessively" and emphasizes an addition or an extreme amount. It can modify adjectives, adverbs, and quantities.
Examples
| English Example | English Translation |
|---|---|
| 🍰 The cake is too sweet for me. | The cake is too sweet for me. |
| 🧥 It’s too cold outside to go swimming. | It’s too cold outside to go swimming. |
| 💡 The light is too bright in the room. | The light is too bright in the room. |
More Examples
| English Example | English Translation |
|---|---|
| 💤 I’m too tired to finish my homework. | I’m too tired to finish my homework. |
| 🔊 The music is too loud at the party. | The music is too loud at the party. |
| 🍝 There is too much sauce on my pasta. | There is too much sauce on my pasta. |
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Two
Two is the number 2 and is used when counting or specifying an exact amount. It always refers to a quantity rather than an idea or manner.
Examples
| English Example | English Translation |
|---|---|
| 🥪 I want two sandwiches, please. | I want two sandwiches, please. |
| 🧃 She has two juice boxes in her bag. | She has two juice boxes in her bag. |
| 🍎 There are two apples on the table. | There are two apples on the table. |
More Examples
| English Example | English Translation |
|---|---|
| 🥚 I bought two dozen eggs this morning. | I bought two dozen eggs this morning. |
| 🧢 He wore two hats to the picnic. | He wore two hats to the picnic. |
| 🕒 The meeting is in two hours. | The meeting is in two hours. |
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Summary
In short, use to for direction or infinitives, too for excess or addition, and two for the number 2. Paying attention to each small word helps clear meaning.
Last updated: Tue Sep 16, 2025