TOO:
- Use “too” to describe something that is more than what is needed or wanted. It often implies a negative result.
- Example: “It’s too hot.” (It’s more hot than comfortable.)
ENOUGH:
- Use “enough” to show that something is the right amount or level. It often suggests satisfaction or adequacy.
- Example: “It’s hot enough.” (It’s sufficiently hot, just right.)
Quick Tip:
- “TOO” often comes before an adjective (too hot).
- “ENOUGH” comes after an adjective (hot enough) or before a noun (enough water).
Here are examples for each of the patterns:
TOO + Adjective
- Example: “The bag is too heavy.”
- Meaning: The bag is heavier than what is manageable or comfortable.
TOO + Adverb
- Example: “She talks too quickly.”
- Meaning: She speaks at a speed faster than what can be easily understood.
TOO MANY + Noun (Countable)
- Example: “There are too many cars on the road.”
- Meaning: The number of cars is more than what is desirable or safe.
TOO MUCH + Noun (Uncountable)
- Example: “He added too much sugar to the coffee.”
- Meaning: The amount of sugar is more than what is needed or preferred.
Adverb + ENOUGH
- Example: “She runs fast enough to win the race.”
- Meaning: Her speed is sufficient to win.
Adjective + ENOUGH
- Example: “The soup is hot enough.”
- Meaning: The temperature of the soup is just right.
ENOUGH + Noun
- Example: “We have enough chairs for everyone.”
- Meaning: The number of chairs is sufficient for all the people.
These examples should clarify how to use “too” and “enough” in different contexts!