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Too? Very?

What's the difference between the following two sentences?

  • It's very cold.

  • It's too cold.

The first sentence is just a statement. The second sentence, however, implies some sort of difficulty. For example, maybe it's too cold so we can't go outside.

Another example:

  • She is very busy.

  • She is too busy.

Again. The first sentence is just a statement, but the second sentence means something more. Maybe she is too busy so she has no time to study, or maybe she is too busy so she cannot come to the party this weekend...

So, remember, when we use "too", it has a negative feeling; it implies that there is some kind of problem.  After all, too much of something is not good!


Now try these questions:

1. She's   smart (so she passed the examination).

2. It's hot today (so everyone feels tired).

3. It's hot today (so we go swimming).

4. He is tall (so he belongs to the basketball team).

5. She is tall (so she can't find a boyfriend).

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