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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

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The Bulwark’s Tim Miller doubts that Carlson will run for president himself, especially as he’s very close to Vance.

From Salon • Jun. 26, 2026

“It’s a big issue. We’re very close to this threshold, and most people don’t even know that threshold exists.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026

After seven races, the qualifying battle between the Briton and team-mate Liam Lawson is very close.

From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026

More bills are making their way through legislatures globally, some very close to becoming law.

From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026

She leaned in very close and said, “Hana-chan, we will find you one cute skirt somewhere in Japan. But you have to make sure to hold your head high no matter what you are wearing.”

From "A Place to Belong" by Cynthia Kadohata

very close

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