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:
The store is close to my house.
It's getting close to midnight.
2.

similar to; almost

Example:
His estimate was close to the actual cost.
She came close to winning the competition.