closeness
gb/klˈoʊsnəs/ us/klˈoʊsnəs/
B2
English
közelség, lelki közelség, hasonlóság, egyezés, hűség, pontosság, szorosság, fösvénység, szűkmarkúság
NOUN
B2
1
közelség
B1
Usage pattern:
closeness between [people/groups]; closeness with [someone]
Living together created a new closeness between them.
Az együttélés új közelséget teremtett közöttük.
She missed the closeness she used to have with her sister.
Hiányzott neki az a közelség, ami régen megvolt közte és a testvére között.
Their shared experience brought a feeling of closeness to the whole team.
Learner examples
I feel closeness with my best friend.
Lelki közelséget érzek a legjobb barátom iránt.
Family closeness is important to me.
Fontos számomra a közelség a családomban.
Common mistake:
Learners may overuse *closeness* where *close relationship* sounds more natural in conversation.
Meaning
emotional connection and intimacy
Collocations
emotional closeness
|a sense of closeness
|feel closeness
|develop closeness
|closeness between friends
|closeness with her mother
|build closeness
|a feeling of closeness
|deep closeness
|unexpected closeness
Synonyms
intimacy (Often suggests private sharing and emotional or physical familiarity.)
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bond (Emphasizes a lasting connection, often formed over time.)
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rapport (Focuses on ease and mutual understanding, especially in conversation.)
Antonyms
distance (Emotional separation or lack of connection.)
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estrangement (A serious breakdown of a relationship.)
Themes
relationships
|emotions
|family
|social_life
Definition
a strong feeling of being emotionally close to someone
a strong, trusting emotional relationship in which people feel deeply connected and comfortable with each other
NOUN
B2
2
közelség
A2
Usage pattern:
closeness to [place/thing]; the closeness of [two things]
We chose the hotel for its closeness to the airport.
A szállodát a repülőtér közelsége miatt választottuk.
The closeness of the chairs made it hard to move around.
A székek közelsége miatt nehéz volt mozogni.
Because of their closeness to the coast, the towns often flood in winter.
Learner examples
I like this apartment for its closeness to my school.
Az iskolám közelsége miatt tetszik ez a lakás.
Common mistake:
Learners may say *the closeness with the station*; for distance, use *closeness to the station*.
Meaning
nearness in physical space
Collocations
closeness to the city
|closeness to home
|close enough
|in close proximity
|the closeness of the houses
|geographical closeness
|relative closeness
|closeness to the beach
|closeness to the office
|closeness to public transport
Synonyms
proximity (More formal; often used in writing or official contexts.)
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nearness (Slightly more general and descriptive.)
Antonyms
distance (Being far away in space.)
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remoteness (Being far from towns or people.)
Themes
daily_life
|travel
|places
|space
Definition
being near, not far away
the state of being near in distance or position
NOUN
C1
3
hasonlóság
B1
Usage pattern:
the closeness of [two things]
Critics noted the closeness of the two melodies.
A kritikusok megjegyezték a két dallam hasonlóságát.
The closeness of their views surprised everyone.
Mindenkit meglepett a nézeteik hasonlósága.
It’s the closeness of the wording that makes plagiarism likely.
Learner examples
I was surprised by the closeness of the two answers.
Meglepett a két válasz hasonlósága.
Meaning
how similar two things are
Collocations
closeness of meaning
|closeness of the two versions
|closeness of the colors
|remarkable closeness
|striking closeness
|a measure of closeness
|closeness in style
|closeness in tone
|closeness of the results
|closeness between the designs
Synonyms
similarity (The most general term for being alike.)
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resemblance (Often used for visible or noticeable likeness.)
Antonyms
difference (A way in which things are not alike.)
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dissimilarity (More formal; emphasizes lack of likeness.)
Themes
language
|learning
|comparison
Definition
how much two things are similar
the degree to which two things are alike or nearly the same
NOUN
C1
4
Usage pattern:
closeness to [a target/standard]; closeness of [an estimate/result]
They tested the model’s closeness to real-world results.
Azt vizsgálták, mennyire közelíti meg a modell a valós eredményeket.
I was impressed by the closeness of her translation to the original.
Lenyűgözött a fordításának az eredetihez való hűsége.
Closeness to the target matters more than speed in this task.
Learner examples
We checked the closeness of the answer to the correct number.
Ellenőriztük, mennyire közel van a válasz a helyes számhoz.
Common mistake:
Do not confuse *closeness* (degree of being near) with *closing* (ending).
Meaning
how near to a target
Collocations
closeness to the truth
|closeness to the target
|closeness of the estimate
|judge closeness
|measure closeness
|evaluate closeness
|closeness of fit
|closeness of the match
|closeness to a standard
|closeness to the original
Synonyms
accuracy (Focuses on being correct (especially facts or measurements).)
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precision (Often focuses on exactness and small variation; slightly more technical.)
Antonyms
inaccuracy (Not being correct.)
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error (A specific mistake or wrong result.)
Themes
education
|science
|business
|numbers
Definition
how close something is to being correct
the degree to which something is close to a correct value, desired result, or accepted standard
NOUN
C1
5
szorosság
B1
Usage pattern:
the closeness of [a fit/weave/closure]
The closeness of the collar made it uncomfortable in hot weather.
A gallér szorossága kényelmetlenné tette a viseletét meleg időben.
She checked the closeness of the jar lid before packing it.
Csomagolás előtt ellenőrizte az üvegfedél szorosságát.
The fabric’s closeness keeps out the wind.
Learner examples
The closeness of my shoes hurts my feet.
A cipőm szorossága bántja a lábamat.
Meaning
tightness of fit or texture
Collocations
closeness of the fit
|a close fit
|closeness of the lid
|closeness of the weave
|closeness of the stitching
|adjust the closeness
|closeness around the waist
|closeness of the seal
|feel the closeness
|the garment's closeness
Synonyms
tightness (General word for being tight; can be physical or figurative.)
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snugness (Usually positive, suggesting comfort as well as tight fit.)
Antonyms
looseness (Not tight; having extra space or slack.)
Themes
daily_life
|clothing
|materials
Definition
how tight something is
the quality of fitting tightly or being closely packed, with little space between parts
NOUN
C1
6
szorosság
B1
Usage pattern:
the closeness of [a race/election/game]
The closeness of the election kept everyone watching until midnight.
A választás szorossága miatt mindenki éjfélig figyelte az eredményeket.
Analysts were surprised by the closeness of the final score.
Az elemzőket meglepte a végeredmény szorossága.
The polls suggest a closeness that could lead to a recount.
Learner examples
The closeness of the match made it exciting.
A meccs szorossága tette izgalmassá.
Meaning
how even a contest is
Collocations
closeness of the race
|closeness of the election
|the game’s closeness
|remarkable closeness
|unexpected closeness
|reflect the closeness
|the contest's closeness
|a sign of closeness
|closeness in the polls
|closeness on the scoreboard
Synonyms
tightness (Common in sports/politics for a close contest.)
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narrowness (Emphasizes the small margin (often of a win or lead).)
Antonyms
landslide (A very easy, one-sided win (especially in elections).)
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rout (A decisive, one-sided win (often in sports).)
Themes
sports
|politics
|news
Definition
how small the difference is between winners and losers
the degree to which a competition, election, or decision is balanced, with only a small difference between sides
NOUN
C2
LITERARY
7
fösvénység
B2
szűkmarkúság
C1
Usage pattern:
closeness about/with [money]
His closeness with money annoyed his friends.
A szűkmarkúsága idegesítette a barátait.
She later regretted her closeness when she refused to help.
Később megbánta a fösvénységét, amikor nem volt hajlandó segíteni.
They criticized the company’s closeness over basic safety spending.
Common mistake:
This sense is uncommon in modern English; *stinginess* or *being tight with money* is usually clearer.
Meaning
unwillingness to spend money
Collocations
closeness with money
|his closeness
|mean closeness
|financial closeness
|complain about her closeness
Synonyms
stinginess (Clear modern word for not wanting to spend or give.)
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miserliness (Stronger and more judgmental; suggests extreme stinginess.)
Antonyms
generosity (Willingness to give or spend freely.)
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openhandedness (A warm, giving kind of generosity.)
Themes
money
|personality
Definition
not wanting to spend money
an unwillingness to spend or give money; stinginess
Grammar
Dictionary form
closeness
IPA
GB/klˈoʊsnəs/
US/klˈoʊsnəs/
Syllables & stress
close - ness (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (close)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: closeness
- Plural: closeness
Word family
Expressions
a sense of closeness
1/ə sˈɛns əv klˈoʊsnəs/
fixed phrase
feeling emotionally connected
a feeling that you are close to someone
Examples
- Working side by side gave them a sense of closeness.
- The reunion brought back a sense of closeness with old friends.
- Shared meals can create a sense of closeness in a team.
Learner examples
- I feel a sense of closeness with my classmates.
closeness between [people/groups]
1/klˈoʊsnəs bɪtwˈin pˈipəlɡɹˈups/
fixed phrase
mutual emotional connection
a strong connection that two people share
Examples
- There’s a special closeness between twins.
- The crisis created closeness between neighbors who barely spoke before.
- They tried to rebuild the closeness between the two communities.
Learner examples
- There is closeness between me and my sister.
closeness to [place/thing]
1/klˈoʊsnəs tə plˈeɪsθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
nearness to a place
being near a place or thing
Examples
- We liked the neighborhood for its closeness to parks and cafés.
- Closeness to the train line can affect property prices.
- They chose the venue for its closeness to downtown.
Learner examples
- This house has closeness to the station.
closeness with [someone]
1/klˈoʊsnəs wˈɪθ sˈʌmwˌʌn/
fixed phrase
personal bond with someone
a close relationship with someone
Examples
- He valued his closeness with his grandfather.
- Over time, she felt a growing closeness with her new colleagues.
- They talked openly, which increased their closeness with each other.
Learner examples
- I have closeness with my family.
the closeness of the race/election
1/ðə klˈoʊsnəs əv ðə ɹˈeɪsˈiˈɛlˈɛkʃən/
fixed phrase
very small winning margin
how even the competition is
Examples
- The closeness of the race led to a recount.
- Because of the closeness of the election, both sides declared victory early.
- Commentators focused on the closeness of the contest in key districts.
Learner examples
- The closeness of the election surprised people.