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adjective as in practically
adverb as in almost
adverb as in approximately
adverb as in beside
Weak matches
adverb as in just about
adverb as in more or less
adverb as in on
adverb as in round
preposition as in by
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Example Sentences
In a close-to-human face, every inhuman trait becomes magnified.
Back then, he often expressed beliefs that seemed close-to-in-line with his father's worldview.
Instead of rushing to malls for last-minute shopping, people are rushing online for close-to-last-minute shopping.
Once inside, I find theaters that are close-to-full but none that are sold out.
But the second semi, between Germany and Spain should be yet another too-close-to-call classic.
It is very close to-night and there is an uneasy feeling in the air; the captain did not appear at dinner.
For stiffening the neck and hardening the heart, commend me to the close-to-nature life of the farmer.
And now I cannot close to-day's record without a word of the disgusting influence around us.
Do not mourn for the harmless part assigned to you in the tragedy which will close to-morrow.
My Fellow-citizens—We close to-night a whole week of travel, a whole week of hand-shaking, a whole week of talking.
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On this page you'll find 227 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to close to, such as: approximately, basically, essentially, morally, nearly, and virtually.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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