to / too / two

preposition / adverb / number/tuː/ · /tuː/ · /tuː/ 🔊 listen

to, too and two sound the same but differ. Quick rule: to = direction / infinitive (to go); too = also, or excessively; two = the number 2.

📖 Meanings

1to = direction; infinitive (to go)
"I'm going to school." — (direction)
2too = also; or excessively
"Me too! It's too hot." — (also / very)
3two = the number 2
"I have two cats." — (number)

🔄 Often confused

to vs too →your vs you're →then vs than →

💬 Usage tips

too = also/very (extra o)two = number 2Me too
❓ Which is correct? “This coffee is ___ hot.”