Too and enough

Use too for more than needed and enough for the amount or degree that is needed.

When do we use it?

Distinguish too adjective, adjective enough and enough noun.

Form

Use too + adjective, adjective + enough, and enough + noun.

• too expensive
• old enough
• enough money
• not warm enough

Key contrast

Look for the subject, noun type, sentence form and time expression before choosing.

Common mistakes

• enough big → big enough
• money enough → enough money

Remember

Use too for more than needed and enough for the amount or degree that is needed.

Quick check

• Read the complete sentence.
• Find the grammar clue.
• Choose the form that fits both meaning and structure.