too go (to go)

Writers often type "too go" when they need the infinitive "to go." That small slip changes meaning and looks like a typo. Read the quick rule, see many copyable fixes, and use simple tests to avoid the error.

Quick answer: Which is correct - "too go" or "to go"?

"To go" is correct when you mean movement, intent, or the infinitive (to + verb). "Too go" is incorrect in that position because "too" means "also" or "excessively."

"To go" = infinitive or preposition + verb (to go, to eat).
"Too" = also or excessively (I want to go, too; too hot).
Quick test: replace "too" with "also." If it reads naturally, keep "too." If not, use "to."

Core grammar: why "to go" is the right form

"To" marks the infinitive (to + verb) or signals direction/purpose. "To go" therefore expresses action or movement. "Too" is an adverb and cannot form an infinitive; when it appears before a verb it is usually a typo.

Use "to" before verbs: to go, to check, to finish.
Use "too" when you mean "also" or "more than needed": I want to come, too; This is too expensive.
Rule of thumb: if the word is followed by a verb, default to "to" unless "also/excessive" fits.

Real usage: work, school, and casual examples

Below are common wrong/right examples you can paste into emails, assignments, or texts. Each wrong sentence shows the typo; the right sentence shows the correct phrasing and a clearer alternative where useful.

Work:
Wrong: I'll bring the slides too go over the numbers. /
Right: I'll bring the slides to go over the numbers. / Clearer: I'll bring the slides to review the numbers.
Work:
Wrong: Do you have time too go through this budget? /
Right: Do you have time to go through this budget? /
Alternative: Can we review this budget?
Work:
Wrong: We need too go ahead with deployment today. /
Right: We need to go ahead with deployment today.
School:
Wrong: I plan too go over chapter three tonight. /
Right: I plan to go over chapter three tonight.
School:
Wrong: The experiment is too go. /
Right: The experiment is ready to go.
School:
Wrong: We need too collect the samples before class. /
Right: We need to collect the samples before class.
Casual:
Wrong: I want too go to that concert. /
Right: I want to go to that concert. / Alternative (meaning "also"): I want to go, too.
Casual:
Wrong: Are you coming too go with us? /
Right: Are you coming to go with us? → Better: Are you coming with us?
Casual:
Wrong: It's too go fast to stop now. /
Right: It's too fast to stop now. (here "too" is correct before an adjective)

Examples: six common wrong/right pairs (copyable fixes)

Scan for "too" immediately before a verb. If you did not mean "also" or "excessively," change it to "to." When in doubt, rephrase.

Pair 1: Wrong: She wanted too go home early. /
Right: She wanted to go home early.
Pair 2: Wrong: We plan too go over the results tomorrow. /
Right: We plan to go over the results tomorrow.
Pair 3: Wrong: He's too go pick up the package now. /
Right: He's going to pick up the package now. / Alternate: He's to pick up the package now. (less common)
Pair 4: Wrong: I'd like too go through those slides with you. /
Right: I'd like to go through those slides with you.
Pair 5: Wrong: The machine is too go online in five minutes. /
Right: The machine will go online in five minutes. / Also: The machine is scheduled to go online in five minutes.
Pair 6: Wrong: Are you coming too go with us or staying? /
Right: Are you coming with us or staying? / If you mean 'also': Are you coming, too?

Fix your sentence: three quick rewrite patterns

Use these simple patterns to correct sentences fast.

Pattern A: Replace "too" with "to" when it precedes a verb: "I want too [verb]" → "I want to [verb]".
Pattern B: For instructions or plans, change "too [verb]" to "to [verb]" or rephrase with a noun: "meet to discuss" → "a meeting to discuss".
Pattern C: If you meant "also," move "too" to the end or use "also": "I want to go, too" or "I also want to go."

Rewrite 1: Messy: I need too leave the office early because of an appointment. → Clean: I need to leave the office early because of an appointment.
Rewrite 2: Messy: Can you meet me too discuss the budget? → Clean: Can you meet me to discuss the budget? → Alternative: Can we meet to discuss the budget?
Rewrite 3: Messy: She's coming too help us set up. → Clean: She's coming to help us set up. → Shorter: She's coming to help.
Rewrite 4: Messy: I want too go, but I'm busy. → If you mean "also": I want to go, too. → If you mean intent: I want to go but I'm busy.

Try your own sentence

Test the full sentence rather than the isolated phrase. Context usually reveals whether you meant "also" or the infinitive.

Spacing and typing errors: quick checks that catch most mistakes

Many slips come from autocorrect, double taps, or wrong-key hits. A quick search for "too " (too + space) flags likely errors.

Search tip: find "too " and check whether the next word is a verb.
Autocorrect tip: add frequent infinitives (to go, to see) to your dictionary to reduce bad replacements.
Proofread habit: before sending a quick message, pause and scan for "too" before verbs.

Spacing 1: Typo: I'm too go soon. → Right: I'm going to go soon. → Better: I'm leaving soon.
Spacing 2: Autocorrect join: Need too_review this doc. → Right: Need to review this doc.
Spacing 3: Search example: find "too " and check instances like "too go," "too start," "too eat."

Hyphenation and compound notes: when to hyphenate

"To go" as a verb phrase is never hyphenated. Use "to-go" (hyphen) when it modifies a noun: a to-go cup, a to-go order.

"to go" = action (no hyphen): I want to go now.
"to-go" = adjective before a noun (hyphen): a to-go order, a to-go container.
If unsure, rewrite: "a coffee to take away" instead of forcing a hyphen.

Hyphen 1: Verb phrase: We decided to go at noon. (no hyphen)
Hyphen 2: Modifier: a to-go cup / a to-go order (hyphen because it modifies a noun).
Hyphen 3: Avoid: do not write a hyphen when the phrase acts as a verb.

Memory tricks and quick editing cues

Keep these short tests in mind when proofreading.

Swap test: replace "too" with "also." If it fits, keep "too." If not, use "to."
End test: move "too" to the end: "I want to go, too." If that sounds right, you meant "also."
Mnemonic: "Too = extra; To = action." Think "extra" for "too" and "toward action" for "to."

Mnemonic example: "I want too go." → Swap "also": "I want also go" (no) → Use "to": "I want to go."
Mnemonic 2: "I'll too join the call" → Move "too" to end: "I'll join the call, too." (meaning "also")

Similar mistakes and quick checklist

Writers often confuse homophones or misplace "too." Use this checklist when proofreading sentences with too/to/two.

Too vs. Two: "two" is the number (two apples).
Placement: "too" meaning "also" usually goes at the end or before an adjective (I want to go, too; too expensive).
Phrasal verbs: if a verb normally takes a particle (go on, go over), check that "to" is correct: to go over the list.

Similar 1: Wrong: I need too books for class. →
Right: I need two books for class.
Similar 2: Wrong: I will too attend the workshop tomorrow. →
Right: I will attend the workshop tomorrow, too. / Or: I will also attend the workshop tomorrow.
Similar 3: Wrong: She said she'd too go. →
Right: She said she'd go, too. / Or: She said she would also go.

FAQ

Is "too go" ever correct?

No. "Too" directly before a verb is almost always wrong. If you mean "also," place "too" differently (e.g., "I want to go, too"). If you mean the infinitive, use "to go."

How can I quickly decide between "too" and "to"?

Replace the word with "also." If the sentence still reads naturally, use "too." If not, use "to." Also check whether the word is followed by a verb-if so, it's likely "to."

Why does autocorrect change "to" to "too"?

Autocorrect can prefer "too" based on past typing. Add common infinitive phrases to your dictionary and use a quick find for "too " to catch mistakes.

When should I write "to-go" with a hyphen?

Use "to-go" only as a compound adjective before a noun (a to-go order, a to-go cup). For the action, write "to go."

How do I fix this sentence: "I want too leave now."?

Correct: "I want to leave now." If you meant "also," write: "I want to leave now, too." Use the swap or end test to confirm intent.

Final quick check before you send

Run a find for "too " in your document and apply the swap test. A two-second scan focused on too/to/two prevents embarrassing errors and keeps your writing clear.