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Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
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Close......?

I've been wondering, which is more correct?

Close to her
Close with her

Or are they both right?
  

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Hi, Close to her. (refers to both mental intimacy and physical proximity) Close with her (mental intimacy) is possible, but it's very informal and slangy. Clive

— Clive

  • Hi, Close to her.
  • (refers to both mental intimacy and physical proximity) Close with her (mental intimacy) is possible, but it's very informal and slangy.
  • Clive
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Hi,

Close to her. (refers to both mental intimacy and physical proximity)

Close with her (mental intimacy) is possible, but it's very informal and slangy.

Clive
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If geographic proximity is meant, only close to is possible: I live close to her.

CB
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CliveHi,

Close to her.

Clive


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Oh ok. I was looking for mental intimacy. Thanks lots. Emotion: smile
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