What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
too
Example
The soup is too hot to eat. [too: adverb]
Example
I like pizza too! [too: adverb]
Example
She wants to come too. [too: adverb]
very
Example
I am very happy to see you. [very: adverb]
Example
The movie was very exciting. [very: adverb]
Example
She is a very talented musician. [very: adverb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Very is more commonly used than too in both spoken and written English. Very is versatile and can be used in a wide range of contexts, while too is more limited in its usage.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between too and very?
Very is considered more formal than too. While very can be used in both formal and informal contexts, too is typically used in informal contexts.
