Meaning of close | Babel Free

Definitions

1. close, near, around, about, nearly, nigh (referring to quantity or time-related)
2. In a close manner (limited contexts; more often closely).
3. So as to leave or create little distance or space between objects.
4. close, near, around, nigh, at hand, close at hand, in sight (spatially)
5. Carefully, in detail.
6. nearby, close by
7. In combination (sometimes potentially ambiguous between adverb and adjective).
8. fence (a thin artificial barrier that separates two pieces of land or a house perimeter)
9. stone wall

Equivalents

Examples

“The car behind was following too close and could not brake in time.”

“Please stay close together.”

“Look close at the pictures.”

“close-packed, close-knit, close-fitting”

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