What's the Difference Between 'To Bad' and 'Too Bad'?
In this blog post we look at when to use to bad and when to use too bad.
'To Bad' or 'Too Bad'?
The correct phrase is "too bad," which means that something is unfortunate or undesirable.
"Too" is an adverb that means "also" or "excessively," and it is often used to intensify the meaning of the adjective that follows it. In the case of "too bad," "too" intensifies the meaning of "bad" to indicate that something is more unfortunate or undesirable than it would be otherwise.
"To bad" is not a correct phrase in English.
Here are some examples of “too bad” explained in context:
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It's too bad that you can't come to the party. (This means that it is unfortunate that you can't come to the party.)
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I'm sorry, but it's too bad that we don't have any more tickets. (This means that it is unfortunate that we don't have any more tickets.)
Examples of Too Bad in a Sentence
Here are ten sentences using the phrase "too bad":
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It's too bad that you can't come to the party.
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I'm sorry, but it's too bad that we don't have any more tickets.
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It's too bad that the weather is so cold today.
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He was really looking forward to the concert, but it's too bad that it was cancelled.
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It's too bad that you missed the opportunity to see them play live.
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It's too bad that you didn't get the job you applied for.
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I'm sorry, but it's too bad that I can't help you with your project.
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It's too bad that you weren't able to finish the race.
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It's too bad that you have to leave so soon.
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I'm sorry, but it's too bad that we have to cancel our plans.
