close
/klōs/
adjective
- a short distance away or apart in space or time."the hotel is close to the sea"synonyms: near, adjacent, in close proximity, close/near at hand, not far from, in the vicinity of, in the neighborhood of, within reach of, within close range of, neighboring, hard by, adjoining, abutting, alongside, on the doorstep, within sight, within earshot, a stone's throw away, close by, nearby, at hand, at close quarters, contiguous, proximate, accessible, handy, convenient, walkable, within spitting distance, a hop, a skip, and a jump away, within sniffing distance, nigh
- denoting a family member who is part of a person's immediate family, typically a parent or sibling."the family history of cancer in close relatives"synonyms: immediate, direct, near
- (of observation, examination, etc.) done in a careful and thorough way."pay close attention to what your body is telling you about yourself"synonyms: careful, detailed, thorough, minute, painstaking, meticulous, assiduous, diligent, rigorous, scrupulous, conscientious, attentive, focused, intent, concentrated, searching, methodical, vigilant, watchful, keen, alert
- uncomfortably humid or airless."a close, hazy day"synonyms: humid, muggy, stuffy, airless, fuggy, heavy, sticky, steamy, clammy, sultry, oppressive, stifling, suffocating, like a Turkish bath, like a sauna, unventilated, claggy
- another term for high (sense 7 of the adjective).
adverb
in a position so as to be very near to someone or something; with very little space between.
"they stood close to the door"
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The 13-year-old boys Léo and Rémis have a close friendship at school and in the flower fields where they and their parents pick the harvest for home. When schoolmates shoot a wedge into the relationship, the consequences are fatal.
Release date: January 27, 2023 (USA)
Director: Lukas Dhont
Languages: French, Dutch, and Dutch (Belgium)
Distributed by: Diaphana Distribution, Camera Film, and Arthaus
Box office: $5.2 million
Cinematography: Frank van den Eeden
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6 days ago · a narrow passage leading from a street to a court and the houses within or to the common stairway of tenements. Phrases. close one's doors.
adjective · near in space or time; in proximity · having the parts near together; dense. a close formation · down or near to the surface; short. a close haircut.
close adjective (SECRETIVE). unwilling to talk about things to other people: close about He's so close about his past - it seems like he's hiding something.