closeness

🇺🇸 /ˈkləʊsnəs/ 🇬🇧 /ˈkləʊsnəs/
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noun
R

being near in space or time

The closeness of the two cities makes travel easy.

R

knowing and liking someone very well

Their closeness grew after years of friendship.

R

being very involved with someone's work or activities

The team's closeness helps them work well together.

R

being won by a small amount or distance

The closeness of the race made it exciting to watch.

translation

n. being near in space or time; knowing and liking someone very well; being very involved with someone's work or activities; being won by a small amount or distance

Word Forms

Plural closenesses