very close

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approximately adv.
more or less adv.

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

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very close

Stars in a very close binary can become tidally locked, meaning each star rotates on its axis at the same rate that the pair orbits one another.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 23, 2026

Despite that, afternoon highs in northern areas should still warm up to 18C while central and southern parts will reach the low 20s - very close to the average for the end of August.

From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026

After meeting Greer on Thursday, LeBlanc told reporters "we're very close," promising to persist until a deal is done.

From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026

Ottawa and Washington were very close to completing an agreement, Canada’s minister in charge of U.S. trade said on Thursday.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026

You could also use toh for someone you were very close to.

From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram

very close

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