Definitions
- Used to indicate an excessive amount or degree of something. - Used to add agreement or emphasis to a statement. - Used to show that something is in addition to what has already been mentioned.
- Used to add information or emphasis to a statement. - Used to indicate that something is in addition to what has already been mentioned. - Used to show agreement or similarity with a previous statement.
List of Similarities
- 1Both too and also are used to add information or emphasis to a statement.
- 2Both can be used to indicate that something is in addition to what has already been mentioned.
- 3Both can be used to show agreement or similarity with a previous statement.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Too is used to indicate an excessive amount or degree of something, while also is not used in this way.
- 2Position: Too is usually placed at the end of a sentence, while also can be placed in different positions within a sentence.
- 3Emphasis: Too emphasizes the excessiveness of something, while also emphasizes the addition of something.
- 4Formality: Also is generally considered more formal than too, which is often used in casual conversation.
- 5Negative Connotation: Too can sometimes have a negative connotation, implying that something is excessive or unnecessary, while also does not have this connotation.
Remember this!
Too and also are both used to add information or emphasis to a statement, but they have some differences. Too is used to indicate an excessive amount or degree of something, while also is not used in this way. Additionally, too is usually placed at the end of a sentence, while also can be placed in different positions within a sentence. Finally, too can sometimes have a negative connotation, while also does not have this connotation.
