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Friday, June 24, 2005

Get Your Hands off My Tutu!

Apparently there is some confusion about which form of the word pronounced /tu/ to use in a given situation. To is a preposition meaning "toward" or "directed at." As in: I went to the store. Give the book to John. Too is an adjective meaning "excessive" or "also." As in: That pepper was too hot for... Sign in to see full entry.

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