close together

Describes things that are positioned very near to each other, with little or no space in between.

• 🇩🇪Beschreibt Objekte, die sich sehr nahe beieinander befinden, mit geringem Abstand oder ohne Zwischenraum.

1. Physically near each other A2 formal

   Positioned with very little space between them.

   • The houses in the old town are built close together.
   • The trees were planted close together to form a hedge.
   • They stood close together to stay warm.

   🇩🇪Dicht beieinander

2. Similar in time or relationship B1 formal

   Happening at nearly the same time or having a strong bond.

   • Their birthdays are close together in June.
   • The two events were scheduled close together.
   • The siblings are very close together in age.

   🇩🇪Nahe beieinander