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• Неформальное выражение, означающее быть рядом или почти в определённом состоянии, положении или месте, часто используемое для указания близости во времени, расстоянии или отношениях.

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.

1. Near in distanceA1formal

   At a short distance from something or someone.

   Близко к

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

2. Almost or nearlyA2formal

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

   Почти или приблизительно

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

3. Emotionally attachedA2formal

   Having a strong emotional bond or relationship with someone.

   Близкий

   • 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.