Very / Enough / Too

Writers often confuse the adverbs very, too and enough when they are seeking to describe the intensity or degree of something.

Use very when you want to intensify.

Example:

I am very hungry. (Emphasizes how hungry)

Patty is a very good girl. (Emphasizes how good)

Use too when you want to indicate also or when you mean more than enough.

Example:

I ate too much candy at the movies. (Indicates more than enough)

Use enough to indicate the right degree or amount needed.

Example:

I have enough money to buy a new coat. (Indicates as much as necessary)

The sun was hot enough to cause sun stroke. (Indicates as much as necessary)