Close to

preposition

Near in space or time.

The park is close to my home.
Visual representation of "close to" - Near in space or time

Often appears as...

  • close to home
  • close to the heart

Usage tips

General,Colloquial

preposition

Nearly, almost.

Her results were close to perfect.
Visual representation of "close to" - Nearly, almost

Often appears as...

  • close to perfect
  • close to completion
preposition

Apart from or except for.

Close to everyone agreed with the plan.
Visual representation of "close to" - Apart from or except for

Often appears as...

  • close to everyone
  • close to everything
preposition

Having a deep affection or connection.

He is close to his parents.
Visual representation of "close to" - Having a deep affection or connection

Often appears as...

  • close to parents
  • close to friends
preposition

Near in space or time.

The park is close to my home.
Visual representation of "close to" - Near in space or time

Often appears as...

  • close to home
  • close to the heart

Usage tips

General,Colloquial

preposition

Nearly, almost.

Her results were close to perfect.
Visual representation of "close to" - Nearly, almost

Often appears as...

  • close to perfect
  • close to completion
preposition

Apart from or except for.

Close to everyone agreed with the plan.
Visual representation of "close to" - Apart from or except for

Often appears as...

  • close to everyone
  • close to everything
preposition

Having a deep affection or connection.

He is close to his parents.
Visual representation of "close to" - Having a deep affection or connection

Often appears as...

  • close to parents
  • close to friends
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Visual representation of "close to"
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Spatial Proximity

Used to indicate physical nearness without specifying exact distance.

Illustration for Spatial Proximity
Her house is close to the lake.
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Temporal Nearness

Refers to something happening soon or near a specific time point.

Illustration for Temporal Nearness
The deadline is close to noon.
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Spatial Proximity

Used to indicate physical nearness without specifying exact distance.

Illustration for Spatial Proximity
Her house is close to the lake.
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Temporal Nearness

Refers to something happening soon or near a specific time point.

Illustration for Temporal Nearness
The deadline is close to noon.
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Spatial Proximity

Used to indicate physical nearness without specifying exact distance.

Illustration for Spatial Proximity
Her house is close to the lake.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Temporal Nearness

Refers to something happening soon or near a specific time point.

Illustration for Temporal Nearness
The deadline is close to noon.
Visual representation of the word "Close to"

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