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- Dictionarycloseness/ˈkləʊsnəs/
noun
- 1. the quality of being only a short distance away or apart in space or time: "the geographical closeness of our two countries"
- 2. the quality of affection or intimacy in a relationship: "moments of closeness with friends and family members"
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Synonyms for CLOSENESS: secrecy, secretiveness, prudence, privacy, silence, confidentiality, wariness, reticence; Antonyms of CLOSENESS: openness, honesty, frankness, candor, indiscretion, imprudence, generosity, liberality
CLOSENESS definition: 1. being close in position or time 2. the quality of knowing someone very well, liking them a lot…. Learn more.
Definitions of closeness. noun. the spatial property resulting from a relatively small distance. “the sudden closeness of the dock sent him into action”. synonyms: nearness. see more. the property created by the space between two objects or points. noun. a feeling of being intimate and belonging together.
Definition of closeness noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. Being near in space or time. See Usage Note at redundancy. 2. Being near in relationship: close relatives. 3. Bound by mutual interests, loyalties, or affections; intimate: close friends. 4. Having little or no space between elements or parts; tight and compact: a close weave. 5. Being near the surface; short: a close haircut. 6.
1. a. : to move so as to bar passage through something. Close the gate. b. : to block against entry or passage. close a street. : to deny access to. The city closed the beach. d. : to suspend or stop the operations of. close school. often used with down. They closed down the factory. e. : screen, exclude. close a view. 2. a.
What does the noun closeness mean? There are ten meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun closeness, four of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. closeness has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. weather (late 1500s) heraldry (early 1600s) Entry status.
Closeness definition: nearness in space or time. See examples of CLOSENESS used in a sentence.
Aug 18, 2024 · closeness (usually uncountable, plural closenesses) The state of being close (all senses) The state of being friends. The state of being mean or stingy. The state of being secretive. (mathematics) The shortest path between two vertices in a graph. (archaic) Solitude, seclusion.
to stop or obstruct (a gap, etc.): [~ (+ up) + object] to close (up) a hole in the wall. [~ + object (+ up)] to close it (up). to restrict passage across; prevent access to:[~ + object] The country closed its border to tourists. [~ + object] to bring together the parts of: She closed her lips.
