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25 Dec 2014
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What is the difference between also and too ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
What is the difference between also and too ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
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Both can mean "as well". E.g. "I also play tennis" = "I play tennis too" = "I play tennis as well".
However, "also" can also be used at the beginning of a sentence to add more information. "Too" on the other hand is usually at the end of a sentence or included as an interjection. E.g. "I, too, play tennis." = "I play tennis too." Compare this to "Also, I play tennis" and "I also play tennis".
When "also" is used at the beginning of a sentence, it means "as well", but there doesn't have to be another person you're comparing yourself to. It can just be used to add extra information.
"Too" can also be used when you're talking about doing something in excess (すぎる - too much/too many). E.g. 食べすぎた = I ate too much.
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the only difference is in their placement in the sentence!
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