Phrase guide

only too

adv · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adv

Meaning 1

very, all too.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • I'll be only too happy to help.
  • I'm only too keen to leave school.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adv

Meaning 2

to a high degree; very well or very much

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

adverb

Meaning 3

to a high degree

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • she is all too ready to accept the job

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: all too

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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