ঢাকা, বাংলাদেশ   শুক্রবার ২৯ মার্চ ২০২৪, ১৪ চৈত্র ১৪৩০

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The three words too, to and two sound exactly alike but have three distinct usages! They are classic examples of what we refer to as homophones—words that are pronounced the same but have different meanings and spellings. Too As an adverb, too is used to describe something thatÕs Òin addition, furthermore, moreover.Ó ItÕs another way of saying ÒalsoÓ or Òas wellÓ but usually fits more naturally at the end of a sentence. For example, ÒIf youÕre getting ice cream, I want some too!Ó Another correct usage would be in describing Òan excessive extent or degree; beyond what is desirable, fitting, or right.Ó So, you might be Òtoo sick to travelÓ or Òtoo tired to go for a run.Ó To As a preposition, to is used for Òexpressing motion or direction toward a point, person, place, or thing approached and reached (as opposed to from),Ó for example, Òthey came to the house.Ó Other uses include expressing direction or motion, a limit of movement or extension, expressing contact or continuity, and others. It can also be used as an adverb, as in Òafter he came to.Ó Two This should be the easiest of the trio- two is a numerical value, so itÕs used accordingly (Òthe number after one and before three is twoÒ). The definition also includes the phrasing in two, for when youÕre separating something into halves. ÒI split the log in two.Ó (সঙ্কলিত)
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