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Too close vs Too closely

Both "too close" and "too closely" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Too close" is used to describe physical proximity. "Too closely" is used to describe the manner in which something is done.
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Last updated: December 23, 2024 • 8809 views

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to describe physical proximity.

"Too close"

Use "too close" when referring to physical proximity that is uncomfortably near or not enough space between objects or people.

Examples:

  • The car behind me is driving too close.
  • Don't stand too close to the edge of the cliff.
  • The two buildings are too close together.
  • The chairs are placed too close to each other.
  • The store is too close to our house.
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  • Too Close: Created by Clara Salaman. With Emily Watson, Denise Gough, Thalissa Teixeira, Karl Johnson. A forensic psychiatrist must assess a woman accused ...
  • Jun 24, 2011 ... ... Too Close. (C) 2011 Universal Island Records Ltd. A Universal Music ... Alex Clare - Too Close. 93M views · 13 years ago #TailOfLions
  • "Too Close" is a song by American R&B group Next featuring uncredited vocals from Vee of Koffee Brown. It contains a sample of "Christmas Rappin" by Kurtis ...
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  • Jul 5, 2024 ... Adaptive Bedmesh leveling reports: “bed_mesh: min/max points too close together” while want to print a tiny piece.
  • Jul 8, 2019 ... ... too close to buildplate once print is started. I can see the nozzle ... No matter how i manual level the nozzles, whenever active leveling is done ...
  • Jun 25, 2021 ... I'm fairly sure “won't settle too close” means within 8 tiles of a French city. 9 or farther is fine, but 8 or less is considered too close.
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Alternatives:

  • very close
  • extremely close
  • uncomfortably close
  • dangerously close
  • in close proximity

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to describe the manner in which something is done.

"Too closely"

Use "too closely" when describing how an action or behavior is performed in a way that is overly attentive or with excessive scrutiny.

Examples:

  • She watched the movie too closely, analyzing every detail.
  • He followed the instructions too closely, without room for flexibility.
  • The teacher observed the students too closely during the exam.
  • The detective examined the evidence too closely.
  • The manager monitored the employees too closely.
  • Jul 2, 2014 ... ... on R'COUP'D. Produced by Billy Bush. Fink - Looking Too Closely (Official Music Video). 27M views · 10 years ago ...more. Fink. 91.8K.
  • Following too closely. (a) The driver of a motor vehicle shall not follow another vehicle more closely than is reasonable and prudent, having due regard for ...
  • Jun 30, 2014 ... Fink performing "Looking Too Closely" Live on KCRW · Comments158.
  • Jun 18, 2019 ... Looking Too Closely- Fink ... This is a song for somebody else. This is an attempt to examine a song that has struck a chord on the veritable ...
  • Montana Code Annotated 2023. TITLE 61. MOTOR VEHICLES. CHAPTER 8. TRAFFIC REGULATION. Part 3. Vehicle Operating Requirements. Following Too Closely.
  • §2066. Following too closely · 1. Prohibition. · 2. Vehicles towing other vehicles. · 3. Motorcades. · 4. Trucks. · 5. Following fire apparatus; other emergency ...
  • Following vehicle too closely. (a) The driver of a motor vehicle shall not follow another vehicle more closely than is reasonable and prudent, having due ...
  • Nov 11, 2016 ... Following too closely ticket. About a month ago i got into an extremely minor fender bender with someone. No damage to my car, small dent in ...
  • Jan 29, 2018 ... Should I plead not guilty to a following too closely ticket? So I rear ended somebody on my way to dinner at my mothers. The person in front of ...
  • Dec 22, 2023 ... 321.307 Following too closely. The driver of a motor vehicle shall not follow another vehicle more closely than is reasonable and prudent ...

Alternatives:

  • with too much attention
  • overly scrutinizing
  • too attentively
  • too meticulously
  • too carefully

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