close to (A1)

prepositional phrase

Pronunciation: /kloʊs tuː/

Definition

At a short distance from; near in space, time, or relationship.

Examples

• The library is close to the park, making it a convenient spot for students.

• Her birthday is very close to Christmas this year, so she gets double the presents.

• Despite living far apart, they remained very close to each other through regular calls.

How to Use close to

close to + noun/pronoun (prepositional phrase)

Near a person, place, or thing. — "The bus stop is close to the school."

close to + gerund (prepositional phrase)

Almost doing something. — "I was close to giving up, but then I found a solution."

close to + number/amount (collocation)

Approximately that number or amount. — "The temperature is close to freezing."

Synonyms of close to

Words with a similar meaning to close to:

• near
• adjacent to
• proximate to
• in the vicinity of

Antonyms of close to

Words with the opposite meaning to close to:

• far from
• distant from

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