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very close

ADVERB
approximately
Synonyms
STRONGEST
almost generally relatively roughly
STRONG
about around
WEAK
ballpark figure bordering on circa close to closely comparatively in the ballpark in the neighborhood of in the region of in the vicinity of just about loosely more or less most much not far from not quite proximately upwards of
Antonyms
WEAK
accurately clearly definitely exactly precisely
ADVERB
more or less
Synonyms
WEAK
about almost around ballpark figure bordering on circa close to in the ballpark in the neighborhood of in the vicinity of just about not far from not quite on average relatively roughly thereabouts

Example Sentences

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In the latest instance, U.S. officials said the two sides were very close to agreement on a peace deal; the Iranians denied that assessment, and indeed, at least so far, no deal has been struck.

From Slate • May 7, 2026

"But as we said, we want to repeat again, such transmission is very rare and only happens due to very close contact between people," the minister said.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

The researchers focused on planets that orbit very close to their stars, completing a full orbit in less than 16 days.

From Science Daily • May 3, 2026

It is very close to other statues including those of Edward VII, Florence Nightingale and the Crimean War Memorial.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

"I hear it when you are lying very close to me on the pillow at night."

From "The Witches" by Roald Dahl