2.3 Using Infinitives With too And enough

In the speaker's mind, the use of too implies a negative result. In (a): too heavy = It is impossible for Bob to lift that box. In (b): very heavy = It is possible but difficult for Bob to lift that box.

Example:

(a) That box is too heavy for Bob to lift.

(b) That box is very heavy, but Bob can lift it.

Enough follows an adjective, as in (c). Usually enough precedes a noun, as in (d). In formal English, it may follow a noun, as in (e).

Example:

(c) I am strong enough to lift that box. I can lift it.

(d) I have enough strength to lift that box.

(e) I have strength enough to lift that box.

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