no too

USAGE SUMMARY

The word "too" should not be used in this way in written English.
Instead, it should be "either" or "neither" depending on the context of the sentence. For example, "I don't want to go to the party, and he doesn't want to go either."

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News & Media

Wiki

Science

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

37 human-written examples

No — too obvious.

The New York Times - Tech

He said no, too".

The New Yorker

No? Too creepy?

The New Yorker

No? Too late.

The New York Times - Arts

That'll be no, too.

The Guardian

No? Too soon?

The Guardian - Opinion

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

23 human-written examples

The New Wall Street view is that there is no too-big-to-fail subsidy.

The New York Times

Hydrogenated oils are a no-no, too.

Huffington Post

No -- too busy playing party games, too busy raising millions for campaign rot.

Huffington Post

There is no 'too big to be liable' exception in civil rights laws".

The New York Times

No, too much.

The Economist

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

When intending to add a negative element to a previous statement, use "either" or "neither" instead of "too" to ensure grammatical correctness. For example, instead of "I don't like that, no too", say "I don't like that, neither" or "I don't like that, not either".

Common error

Avoid using "too" in negative sentences where you mean "either" or "neither". "Too" is used to add something in agreement with a previous statement, while "either" and "neither" are used to add a negative agreement. Saying "no too" incorrectly combines these usages.

Linguistic Context

The phrase "no too" does not serve a standard grammatical function in English. According to Ludwig AI, it is considered incorrect. It seems to attempt to add a negative agreement, but it does so improperly. Correct alternatives like "neither" or "not either" should be used instead.

Expression frequency: Common

Frequent in

News & Media

43%

Wiki

25%

Science

9%

Less common in

Formal & Business

0%

Encyclopedias

0%

Social Media

0%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, the phrase "no too" is generally considered grammatically incorrect in standard written English. Ludwig AI confirms this assessment, recommending alternatives like "neither" or "not either" for expressing agreement with a negative statement. While "no too" appears in some news and media contexts, its usage is best avoided in formal and professional settings to maintain clarity and grammatical correctness. Remember to use "either" or "neither" to properly convey negative agreement.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

not either

Replaces "too" with "either" to correctly express negation in a parallel construction.

neither

A more concise way to express that something is not the case for two or more things.

not as well

Offers a more grammatically sound alternative to indicate something is not included in a set.

also not

Reorders the words to provide a clearer and more conventional negative construction.

not in addition

Emphasizes the lack of addition or inclusion, providing a slightly more formal tone.

not furthermore

Introduces a formal alternative indicating a lack of further inclusion.

no more

Expresses cessation or absence of something, changing the context slightly.

not any more

Provides a more emphatic way of saying "no more."

not at all

Signifies a complete negation, distinct from adding another negative element.

not even

Indicates surprise or emphasis on the absence of something.

FAQs

When is it correct to use "either" instead of "no too"?

Use "either" when you want to add a negative statement that agrees with a previous negative statement. For instance, instead of saying "I don't like apples, no too", you should say "I don't like apples, "either"".

Can I use "no too" in any context?

In standard written English, "no too" is generally considered grammatically incorrect. It's best to use alternatives like "not either" or "neither" for correct usage.

What's the difference between "neither" and "no too"?

"Neither" is a conjunction used to introduce a second negative statement that agrees with the first. The phrase "no too" is not a standard construction and should be avoided. For example, you'd say "I don't want to go, "neither" do I", not "I don't want to go, no too I".

How can I correctly express agreement with a negative statement?

To agree with a negative statement, use "either" at the end of the sentence or "neither" to start a new agreeing statement. Avoid "no too" as it's not grammatically correct. For example: "I don't enjoy that, "either"" or "I don't enjoy that, "neither" do I".