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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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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

Left to their own devices, they made enough progress in car infotainment systems that Silicon Valley began paying very close attention.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

Bitcoin has failed to break above the $80,000 level on several occasions in recent weeks, despite getting very close.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

Sir Christian also said the US and the UK share "a deep history and affinity", particularly on security and defence, and noted their "economies are very close".

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

A.M. and P.M. had sidled up very close.

From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles