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, while "too closely" is used to describe the manner in which something is done.

Last updated: March 21, 2024

Too close

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

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.

Alternatives:

very close
extremely close
uncomfortably close
dangerously close
in close proximity

Too closely

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

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.

Alternatives:

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

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