Also vs Too

When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.

Also

Top 1,000 (very common) A1 adverb

Too

Top 1,000 (very common) A1 adverb

	Also	Too
Pronunciation	🇬🇧 /["/ˈɔːlsəʊ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈɔːlsəʊ/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/tuː/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/tuː/"]/
Meaning	in addition to something else	also or excessively
Example	She's fluent in French and German. She also speaks a little Italian.	It's too hot outside to go for a walk.
Register	Neutral	Neutral
How common	Top 1,000 (very common)	Top 1,000 (very common)
CEFR level	A1	A1
Part of speech	adverb	adverb
Collocations	also known as, also includes, can also be	too much, too late, too big, too fast
Antonyms	otherwise, differently	not enough, too little
Common mistakes	Confused with 'too' — both mean similar things but are used differently., 'Also' placed incorrectly in sentences — it generally goes before the main verb.	'Too' confused with 'to' which indicates direction or purpose., Using 'too' instead of 'very' in affirmative sentences., Incorrectly placing 'too' at the beginning of a sentence.
Usage notes	Use 'also' to add information. It is appropriate in both spoken and written English. Avoid using it at the beginning of sentences in very formal writing.	Use 'too' to indicate something is more than acceptable or preferred. Avoid using 'too' in formal writing when more precise language could be better.

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Also some of the judges. They've all sent gifts.

Agatha Christies Poirot › S1 E1

also the pomading.

Sherlock › S1 E1

Guys, we're also looking for a mobile somewhere here, belonged to the victim.

Also some of the judges. They've all sent gifts.

Agatha Christies Poirot › S1 E1

also the pomading.

Also

Frequently asked questions: Also vs Too

What's the difference between Also and Too?

Also: in addition to something else Too: also or excessively

Are Also and Too the same CEFR level?

Also: A1, Too: A1 on the CEFR scale.

What part of speech are Also and Too?

Also: adverb, Too: adverb.

Can you show an example of each?

Also: She's fluent in French and German. She also speaks a little Italian. Too: It's too hot outside to go for a walk.

Can I use Also and Too interchangeably?

Not always. Also and Too are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.