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/kloʊs/ 
| adjective | close |
| comparative | closer |
| superlative | closest |
We can walk to the mall – it's very close.
The hotel is close to the historical district.
He had a cruel face with eyes that were too close together.
The neighborhood is in close proximity to a huge shopping center.
He had observed President Roosevelt at close quarters and absorbed many of his techniques.
I only need my glasses for close work such as sewing.
That's not exactly the color I want, but it's close.
The sensation is close to the feeling of floating.
She bears a close resemblance to her mother.
That's the closest thing to an apology you're going to get from Drew.
a close business associate
Sources close to the CEO say he is ready to make a deal.
We've always worked in close cooperation with the FBI.
We don't share an office any more, but we still keep in close contact.
Given the closeness of the school, you should be able to walk there.
Joe was jealous of the closeness between his mother and his younger brother.
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