We use 'too' and 'very' to intensify adverbs and adjectives, but there is a difference in how to use them.
✅ Very
Used for emphasis.
Examples:
- The manager was very impressed with the performance of the employees.
- I am very grateful for my life.
- The math test was very difficult.
- I am loving this book! The reading is very enjoyable.
✅ Too
Too is used in the sense of 'more than enough' and overly.
Examples:
- She drives too fast.
- The food is too salty.
- It’s too soon to say if it will be possible.
Note that ‘too’ is used to set a negative tone, so if you want to praise something, don’t use it.
- I like your new haircut. It is too stylish! - INCORRECT ❌
(It expresses that the haircut shouldn't be so stylish)
- I like your new haircut. It is very stylish! - CORRECT ☑
(It sounds like a compliment)
Check out this lesson to learn more about using modifiers:
https://www.limlessons.com/en/blog_post/a-bit-or-incredibly-learn-to-use-modifiers
Let's practice!
Write in the comments section sentences with too and very and practice the pronunciation of these words by listening to the video below.
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