Meaning of the word "close to" in English
What does "close to" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
close to
US /kloʊs tuː/
UK /kləʊs tuː/
Phrase
1.
near in space or time
Example:
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The store is close to my house.
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It's getting close to midnight.
2.
similar to; almost
Example:
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His estimate was close to the actual cost.
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She came close to winning the competition.