Cool MateNot far enough vs Too close
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Not far enough
Top 3,000 (common)
Too close
| Not far enough | Too close | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //nɒt fɑːr ɪˈnʌf//🇺🇸 //nɑt fɑr ɪˈnʌf// | |
| Meaning | Not close enough to something. | |
| Example | The car is not far enough from the edge of the cliff. | - |
| Register | Neutral | - |
| How common | Top 3,000 (common) | - |
| Collocations | not far enough along, not far enough away, not far enough ahead, not far enough to reach, not far enough distances | - |
| Common mistakes | Confused with 'far away' which refers to distance but in a different context., Often used incorrectly with a negative form; it should be 'not far enough' not 'far not enough'. | - |
| Usage notes | Used to indicate a distance that is insufficient. Appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. | - |
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Frequently asked questions: Not far enough vs Too close
What's the difference between Not far enough and Too close?
Not far enough: Not close enough to something. Too close:
Can I use Not far enough and Too close interchangeably?
Not always. Not far enough and Too close are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.