In English, we use too and enough to say if something is more than necessary, less than necessary, or just right.
They are very common in everyday conversation, and using them correctly will make your English sound more natural.

1. TOO = More than necessary (negative idea)

Form	Example	Meaning
too + adjective	It’s too expensive to rent.	More expensive than I want / need.
too many + countable noun	There are too many people on the streets.	More people than is good or comfortable.
too much + uncountable noun	There’s too much traffic today.	More traffic than necessary / than I like.

✅ Countable nouns = people, cars, houses, apples
✅ Uncountable nouns = traffic, money, water, time

2. ENOUGH = The right amount / acceptable

Form	Example	Meaning
enough + noun	We have enough space for more homes.	The amount of space is OK.
adjective + enough	The house isn’t big enough.	It’s not big to the degree we need.

🧩 Position Tip

• too goes before adjectives and nouns.
• enough goes before nouns and after adjectives.

3. Not Enough = Less than necessary (negative idea)

Form	Example	Meaning
not + adjective + enough	That room isn’t quiet enough.	I need it to be quieter.
not enough + noun	Young people don’t have enough money.	They need more money.

Useful Real-Life Examples

Situation	Sentence
At a restaurant	The soup is too salty.
Talking about a job	I don’t have enough experience.
Looking for a house	This flat isn’t big enough for a family.
In the city	There are too many cars in the centre.
Studying	I don’t have enough time to finish my homework.

🧠 Common Mistakes to Avoid

❌ I have enough money not. → ✅ I don’t have enough money.
❌ The room isn’t enough big. → ✅ The room isn’t big enough.
❌ Too people in the park. → ✅ Too many people in the park.

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