To long vs. Too long 

"To long" vs. "Too long" in English

What Is Their Main Difference?

'To long' is a verb that means someone has the desire to do something, whereas, 'too long' is a phrase indicating that something is excessively lengthy.

Differences

'To long' is a verb that means wanting to do something, while, 'too long' is a phrase that means something is excessively lengthy. Look at the examples below:

Example

Most people tend to long for the past.

This movie is too long.

Similarities

They share no similarities.

Are They Interchangeable?

We cannot use them interchangeably because these terms have different meanings and grammatical functions. Compare:

Example

✓ The show was too long that the audience started to leave in the middle.

X The show was to long that the audience started to leave in the middle.

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