close · adj
close (SIMILAR)
C1 having only a small difference
Dictionary examples:
The election results were so close they had to vote again. (23.9)
The youngest boys are so close in age they look like twins. (26.5)
He came second in the race, but it was very close. (36.3)
close (RELATIONSHIP)
B2 seeing or communicating with someone a lot
Dictionary examples:
I'm still in close contact with my school friends. (19.2)
Our school has close links with a school in China. (23.4)
close (CAREFUL)
C2 looking at or listening to someone or something very carefully
Dictionary examples:
Keep a close watch on the children. (8.8)
On close inspection, you could see that the painting was a fake. (73.7)
be/come close to doing sth
C1 to almost achieve or do something
Dictionary examples:
We are close to reaching an agreement. (31.8)
be close to sth
C1 If someone or something is close to a particular state, they are almost in that state.
Dictionary examples:
She was close to tears. (14.9)
close (NEAR)
A1 near in distance, position or time
Dictionary examples:
My boss sits too close to me! (0.0)
The exam is too close to lunch! (0.0)
The teacher is close! Hide the phone! (0.0)
Don't get too close to the dog, Rosie. (14.8)
His house is close to the sea. (23.0)
It was close to lunchtime when we arrived. (31.4)
close (FRIENDLY)
A2 describes people who know each other very well and like each other a lot, or who see and talk to each other a lot
Dictionary examples:
We're so close, we finish each other's sandwiches! (0.0)
We're so close, our phones finish each other's text messages! (0.0)
My closest friend and I have matching 'Best Friends' socks! (0.0)
Mira is one of my closest friends. (9.2)
My brother and I have become much closer over the years. (27.6)
Her relationship isn't good with her father, but she's very close to her mother. (29.3)
close (RELATIVE)
B1 A close relative is someone who is directly related to you, for example, your mother, father or brother.
Dictionary examples:
My close mother thinks I'm still five. She packs my lunch for work! (0.0)
My close cousin thought I was his twin because we look alike! (0.0)
My close brother and I have a secret language. It's just gibberish to everyone else! (0.0)
There weren't many people at the funeral - just close family/relatives. (36.3)