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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Medicaid does cover long-term care, but only for people who are poor or very close to it.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

“The U.S. is very close to Canada, so we’re very good when it comes to trade with them,” Bank of Canada Gov. Tiff Macklem said in testimony before the country’s Senate banking committee.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Health experts believe that some of the infections on board MV Hondius may have passed between people that were in very close contact.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

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

She came very close, so close that I smelt the rose petals in her hair, saw the paint on her mouth.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya

very close

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