close to

An informal expression meaning to be near or almost in a particular state, condition, or location, often used to indicate proximity in time, distance, or relationship.

ruНеформальное выражение, означающее быть рядом или почти в определённом состоянии, положении или месте, часто используемое для указания близости во времени, расстоянии или отношениях.esExpresión que indica proximidad o cercanía, ya sea en distancia física, tiempo, cantidad o relación, y que también puede significar casi alcanzar un estado o situación.frExpression informelle signifiant être à proximité ou presque dans un certain état, position ou lieu, souvent utilisée pour indiquer une proximité dans le temps, la distance ou les relations.deInformeller Ausdruck, der bedeutet, in der Nähe zu sein oder sich fast in einem bestimmten Zustand, einer Position oder einem Ort zu befinden; wird oft verwendet, um Nähe in Zeit, Entfernung oder Beziehungen anzugeben.ptExpressão informal que significa estar perto ou quase em um determinado estado, posição ou lugar, usada com frequência para indicar proximidade no tempo, na distância ou nas relações.zh非正式表达，表示在附近、接近某状态、位置或时间，常用于指距离、时间或关系上的接近。arتعبير غير رسمي يعني القرب في المكان أو الزمان أو الحال، أو مشارفة أمر ما.

1. Near in distance A1 formal

   At a short distance from something or someone.

   • The school is close to the park.
   • She lives close to the city center.
   • Keep the medicine close to the bed.

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2. Almost or nearly A2 formal

   Used to indicate that something is almost a particular amount, number, or state.

   • The project is close to completion.
   • He was close to tears after hearing the news.
   • The temperature is close to freezing.

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3. Emotionally attached A2 formal

   Having a strong emotional bond or relationship with someone.

   • She is very close to her grandmother.
   • They have been close to each other since childhood.
   • He felt close to his teammates after the victory.

   ruБлизкийesCercano emocionalmentefrproche de (affectivement)deNahptPróximozh亲近arقريب