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Definition close in British English

close adjective

adjective
/kləʊs/
1

only a short distance away, or separated by only a short distance

Example

We can walk to the swimming pool - it's quite close.

Example

The hotel is close to the centre of town.

Example

He had a cruel face with eyes that were too close together.

Example

The area is in close proximity to a huge shopping centre.

Example

He had observed President Roosevelt at close quarters and absorbed many of his techniques.

Example

I only need my glasses for close work such as sewing.

Synonyms and related words
local close nearly
2

only a short time away, or separated by only a short time

Example

You can't go to the party; it's too close to your exams.

Example

The two bank holidays are quite close together in May.

Synonyms and related words
soon shortly just
3

likely to happen soon or to do something soon

Example

Everyone believes that a peace deal is close.

Example

By the end of the race he was close to collapse.

Example

We're closer to signing a contract after today's meeting.

Synonyms and related words
certain likely probable
4

careful and involving attention to every detail

Example

I'll take a closer look at your homework tomorrow.

Example

Fowler's research has come under close scrutiny.

Example

The local police kept a close eye on his activities.

Synonyms and related words
careful cautious thorough
5

similar to someone or something else but not exactly the same

Example

That's not exactly the colour I want, but it's close.

Example

The sensation is close to the feeling of floating.

Example

She bears a close resemblance to her mother.

Example

That's the closest thing to an apology you're going to get from Drew.

Synonyms and related words
similar like comparable
Example

My brother and I are very close.

Example

Jamal and I have been close friends since we were six.

Example

She's close to both her parents.

6.1

used about relationships

Example

close family ties

Example

a close personal relationship

7

related to you directly, for example by being your parent, child, brother, or sister

Example

He has no close relatives.

Synonyms and related words
be distantly related to someone close direct
8

directly involved with someone and communicating with them a lot, especially as part of your job

Example

a close business associate

Example

Sources close to the Prime Minister say he is ready to make a deal.

Example

We've always worked in close cooperation with the local authority.

Example

We don't share an office any more, but we still keep in close contact.

Example

'I'd say you were about 35.' 'You're close! I'm 37.'

Synonyms and related words
incorrect inexact wrong
10

if something is close to a particular amount, number, level etc, it is almost that amount, number, level etc

Example

Unemployment on the island is close to 12 per cent.

Synonyms and related words
almost nearly hardly
11

won or settled by only a few points, votes etc

Example

The game was close, but Real Madrid eventually won.

Example

The next election will be a close contest.

Example

Irvine won the race, with Schumacher a close second.

Synonyms and related words
against by a neck clear
Example

That was close! We would've been in trouble if you hadn't swerved.

Synonyms and related words
safe harmless secure
13

warm and uncomfortable because there does not seem to be enough fresh air

Synonyms and related words
uncomfortable tight unsettling
14

a close haircut or shave is very short and almost to the level of the skin

Synonyms and related words
Afro bangs beehive
15

protected, watched, or guarded in a very careful and strict way

Example

a close secret

Example

The boys are being kept under close supervision for the rest of the term.

Synonyms and related words
safe harmless secure
16

not willing to spend your money or give any to anyone

Synonyms and related words
thrifty economical frugal
17

not willing to share information about yourself or your emotions

Synonyms and related words
blank restrained impassive
Definition close in British English

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