Close on

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Time Duration

Indicates the completion or span of something almost reaching a certain point.

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He's been working there for close on 10 years.

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Impressive Scale

Emphasizes the largeness or significance of an amount or number.

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She has written close on 50 novels.

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Unexpected Estimation

Conveys surprise at how close something is to a milestone or rounded figure.

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The attendance was close on 1,000 people.

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