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not so far vs not too far

Both "not so far" and "not too far" are grammatically correct and refer to something that is not a great distance away. The choice depends on personal preference or context.
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not so far

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate a moderate distance.

This phrase is used to convey that something is at a reasonable distance, not too close but also not too far away.

Examples:

  • The store is not so far from here.
  • The park is not so far, we can walk there.
  • The beach is not so far, we can drive there in 20 minutes.
  • Anti-ageing gene therapy: Not so far away? Ageing Res Rev. 2019 Dec:56:100977. doi: 10.1016/j.arr.2019.100977. Epub 2019 Nov 5. Authors. Alexander Vaiserman ...
  • Sep 25, 2024 ... “We're Not So Far From There” by Mary Jones. The Editors · Fiction, Spring / Summer 2012, Flash Fiction.
  • Dec 15, 2015 ... Meanwhile, in a galaxy not so far, far away... ... The fantasy creations of the "Star Wars" universe are strikingly similar to real planets in our ...
  • Jun 9, 2017 ... Few and Not So Far Between: A Meta-analysis of Climate Damage Estimates. Environ Resource Econ 68, 197–225 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007 ...
  • A Galaxy Not So Far Away: Writers and Artists on Twenty-five Years of Star Wars [Kenny, Glenn] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers.
  • Aug 18, 2024 ... So part 2 is not so far with apho. r/honkaiimpact3 - So part 2 is not so far with apho. 48 upvotes · 3 comments. r/CryptoMicroInvestors icon. r ...
  • Aug 8, 2022 ... In the (Not So) Far-Off Field. One consequence of the pandemic over the last few years is that field researchers such as myself have found it ...
  • The West Lighthouse Is Not So Far by Astrïd, released 04 January 2015 1. pierre noire 2. madonetta 3. goulphar 4. lanterna 5. grey nose 6. peacock 7. ouest.
  • A Sea Not So Far by Quiet River, released 07 September 2024 1. To The Open Sea 2. Octane Overload 3. Danger Zone 4. Agony and Glory 5. My Last Mirage 6.
  • A Home (Not So) Far From Home. April 23, 2019. Daniel Kim. Having grown up and been born in South Brunswick, New Jersey, I've always been quite close ...

Alternatives:

  • not too far
  • not very far
  • not that far
  • not far away
  • not a long way

not too far

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to convey a moderate distance.

This phrase is used to indicate that something is at a reasonable distance, not very close but also not very far away.

Examples:

  • The restaurant is not too far from our hotel.
  • The airport is not too far, we can take a taxi there.
  • The museum is not too far, we can walk there in 15 minutes.
  • Mar 17, 2020 ... GAWVI - Not Too Far (Official Audio). 2.7M views · 4 years ago ... Not Too Far. Gawvi•2.9M views · 3:29 · Go to channel · Forrest Frank - GOD ...
  • Jul 20, 2020 ... “Dive down deep into her sound, but not too far or you'll be drowned...” Some parts weren't clearly explained through the movie.
  • Mar 18, 2020 ... Gawvi - Not Too Far | Lyric Video | · Comments26.
  • Oct 23, 2020 ... Not Too Far to Help: Residential Mobility, Global Identity, and Donations to Distant Beneficiaries. Yajin Wang ,. Yajin Wang. assistant ...
  • Nov 27, 2012 ... Run for your life! At a comfortable pace, and not too far: James O'Keefe at TEDxUMKC. 1.8M views · 11 years ago ...more. TEDx Talks. 41.8M.
  • Aug 5, 2024 ... Report. HANSI KÜRSCH: New BLIND GUARDIAN Music 'Is Not Too Far Away'. r/PowerMetal - HANSI KÜRSCH: New BLIND GUARDIAN Music 'Is Not Too Far.
  • May 10, 2018 ... Not Too Far Away by Joan Armatrading. Taken from the new album 'Not Too Far Away' out now on CD, Vinyl and Digital.
  • Sep 12, 2016 ... So I should say "not too far behind" and, when I mean they are tied, "measure up to"?
  • Scripture affirms that God is not too far to hear or too busy to help. Weekday Posts. Oct 3. Written By Dean Collins. By Dean Collins. When is it more than ...
  • Sep 9, 2011 ... Bryan Sutton: Not Too Far From The Tree · 1 Forked Deer w/Dan Crary · 2 Bully Of The Town w/Norman Blake · 3 The Nine Pound Hammer w/George ...

Alternatives:

  • not so far
  • not very far
  • not that far
  • not far away
  • not a long way

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