to
prepositiontoward a place or person, and the word before a verb: to go, to eat
To points the way: to the shop, to a friend, to go.
To, too or two
Three words, one sound. Two of them have a clear job, so only one is left for everything else.
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Quick answer
To points toward something. Too means also, or more than enough. Two is the number 2.
too
adverbalso, or more than you want or need
Too has an extra o: too much, too hot, me too.
two
numberthe number 2
Two is a number. Think two, twice, twins.
The difference at a glance
| Word | Type | Means | Example | Common mistake |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to | preposition | toward a place or person, and the word before a verb: to go, to eat | I'm going to the market. | |
| too | adverb | also, or more than you want or need | This soup is too hot. | |
| two | number | the number 2 | I've been waiting for two hours. |
See each one in a sentence
preposition
to
Examples
I'm going to the market.
She wants to learn Spanish.
Common mistake
Not: I want too go home.
Say: I want to go home.
Before a verb, use to.
adverb
too
Examples
This soup is too hot.
Can I come too?
Common mistake
Not: It's to cold today.
Say: It's too cold today.
Before an adjective, “more than enough” is too.
number
two
Examples
I've been waiting for two hours.
We have two cats.
Common mistake
Not: I have to brothers.
Say: I have two brothers.
If the number is 2, write two.
Pick the right word
Fill the gap
Read the sentence, then choose the word that fits.
Now use them yourself
Write or say two sentences, one with each word, in a real conversation.