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too

excessively

Related forms: too · 16 words in this dictionary

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Shared components, not spelling prefixes
16 words

Excessively large in size, extent, or degree.

too+big

Shared component: too · excessively

Excessively high; higher than is normal, acceptable, or safe.

too+high

Shared component: too · excessively

Lasting for an excessive amount of time; overly extended in duration.

too+long

Shared component: too · excessively

Of a size or extent that is excessive or more than is desirable or manageable.

too+large

Shared component: too · excessively

Not having enough length or duration; insufficiently long.

too+short

Shared component: too · excessively

Of insufficient size or extent; inadequate or limited.

too+small

Shared component: too · excessively

excessively tight; fitting too closely and uncomfortably

too+tight

Shared component: too · excessively

Excessively bright or intense in light, color, or appearance.

too+bright

Shared component: too · excessively

Used to emphasize that something, often something unpleasant or frightening, is undeniably true or genuine.

all+too+real

Shared component: too · excessively

Excessively or inappropriately intimate, informal, or well-known, often to the point of causing discomfort or offense.

too+familiar

Shared component: too · excessively

lasting for a disappointingly short time; regrettably short.

all+too+brief

Shared component: too · excessively

Used to describe a common human weakness or failing that is seen as very typical and unsurprising.

all+too+human

Shared component: too · excessively

Used to describe something that is known or recognized very well, often in a way that is negative, boring, or unwelcome.

all+too+familiar

Shared component: too · excessively

all-too-commonExtended relation

Used to describe something that happens or exists so frequently that it is regrettable, predictable, or unremarkable.

Extended relation: too · excessively

not-too-distantExtended relation

Used to describe a time in the future that is relatively near or soon.

Extended relation: too · excessively

too-good-to-be-trueExtended relation

Seeming so wonderful or perfect that it is hard to believe it is real or genuine.

Extended relation: too · excessively