too loud / too expensive

Grammar notes

Too Means More Than You Want

Use too before an adjective when something is more than acceptable, comfortable, or possible. It often suggests a problem. The speaker usually means the amount or degree is not good.

• Example: The music is too loud.
• Example: This jacket is too expensive.

Quick Rule

• too + adjective
• it usually means more than necessary or more than wanted

If it crosses the line, too often appears.