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The park is close to our house.
What does Close mean?
Near or connected in a strong way.
Dictionary definition
Near in space, time, feeling, or relationship.
Example sentences
Close in a sentence
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My sister and I are close friends.
hard
The race was close because both runners finished almost together.
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What does close mean?
Close means near in space, time, feeling, or relationship.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to close?
Near is close in meaning to close in this context.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a good contrast to close?
Far gives a useful opposite or contrast to close.
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MeaningClose means Near or connected in a strong way.
ExampleExample: The park is close to our house.
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Synonyms
Words like Close
nearUse for something a short distance away.
connectedUse when people or things have a strong link.
Antonyms
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Word family
Close word family
Base word
close
adjective
closer
More close.
adjective
closest
Most close.
adverb
closely
In a close or careful way.
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Hint for students
Near or connected in a strong way.
Common mix-up
Close is not the same as far. Close means near or connected in a strong way.
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Read this model sentence: My sister and I are close friends. Clue words: sister, friends. Underline clue words that show why close fits instead of far. Now write one new sentence that shows close without using the word close. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show close?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "My sister and I are close friends." Why does close fit better than far?
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