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1 close
I 1. [kləus] adverb1) (near in time, place etc: He stood close to his mother; Follow close behind.) aproape (de)2) (tightly; neatly: a close-fitting dress.) strâns2. adjective1) (near in relationship: a close friend.) apropiat2) (having a narrow difference between winner and loser: a close contest; The result was close.) strâns3) (thorough: a close examination of the facts; Keep a close watch on him.) atent4) (tight: a close fit.) potrivit5) (without fresh air: a close atmosphere; The weather was close and thundery.) închis6) (mean: He's very close (with his money).) zgârcit7) (secretive: They're keeping very close about the business.) secretos•- closely- closeness
- close call/shave
- close-set
- close-up
- close at hand
- close on
- close to II 1. [kləuz] verb1) (to make or become shut, often by bringing together two parts so as to cover an opening: The baby closed his eyes; Close the door; The shops close on Sundays.)2) (to finish; to come or bring to an end: The meeting closed with everyone in agreement.) a se sfârşi3) (to complete or settle (a business deal).) a încheia2. noun(a stop, end or finish: the close of day; towards the close of the nineteenth century.) sfârşit- close up -
2 at hand
1) ((with close or near) near: The bus station is close at hand.) aproape2) (available: Help is at hand.) la îndemână; disponibil
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near at hand — close/near at hand very near. To have a few basic shops and services near at hand is a great thing … New idioms dictionary
near at hand — within easy reach ■ about to happen or come about an all electric future was near at hand * * * (close/near) at ˈhand idiom close to you in time or distance • Help was at hand. • The property is ideally located with all local amenities close at… … Useful english dictionary
near at hand — See: AT HAND … Dictionary of American idioms
near at hand — See: AT HAND … Dictionary of American idioms
near at hand — index close (near), future, immediate (imminent), imminent, instant, present (attendant) … Law dictionary
near\ at\ hand — • at hand • at close hand • near at hand adv. phr. 1. Easy to reach; nearby. When he writes, he always keeps a dictionary at hand. 2. formal Coming soon; almost here. Examinations are past and Commencement Day is at hand … Словарь американских идиом
near at hand — close by, easy to reach … English contemporary dictionary
close at hand — close/near at hand very near. To have a few basic shops and services near at hand is a great thing … New idioms dictionary
near — 1. adverb 1) her children live near Syn: nearby 2) near perfect conditions Syn: almost, just about, nearly, practically, virtually; literary well nigh 2. preposition a hotel near the seafront Syn … Thesaurus of popular words
hand — hand1 [ hænd ] noun *** ▸ 1 body part at end of arm ▸ 2 help ▸ 3 clapping ▸ 4 part of clock ▸ 5 set of cards you hold ▸ 6 advantages in situation ▸ 7 someone working on farm/ship ▸ 8 handwriting ▸ 9 unit of height of horses ▸ + PHRASES 1. ) count … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
near — adjective 1) the house is quite near Syn: close, nearby, (close/near) at hand, a stone s throw away, within reach, accessible, handy, convenient; informal within spitting distance 2) the final judgement is near Syn: imminent … Synonyms and antonyms dictionary
