English Reference

to vs too vs two

To marks a destination or an infinitive, too indicates excess or addition, and two is the number 2.

to

Direction, destination, or an infinitive marker.

We need to walk to the station before the next train arrives.

too

An excessive amount or an addition.

The coffee is too hot to drink right now, so please wait.

two

The number between one and three.

The recipe requires two cups of flour and a pinch of salt.

Watch out

  • It is two late to change your mind about the project.

    It is too late to change your mind about the project.

  • I have to brothers who live in the city center.

    I have two brothers who live in the city center.

Remember To is for travel; Too has an extra 'o'; Two has a 'w' like twelve.

Quick check

Fill the gap with one of the three options.

  1. 1.

    She decided send the package to her sister in London.

  2. 2.

    If you are going to the cinema, I would like to go .

  3. 3.

    They have been living in this apartment for years now.

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