closeness
gb/klˈoʊsnəs/ us/klˈoʊsnəs/
B2
Αγγλικά
közelség, lelki közelség, hasonlóság, egyezés, hűség, pontosság, szorosság, fösvénység, szűkmarkúság
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
B2
1
közelség
B1
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
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.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may overuse *closeness* where *close relationship* sounds more natural in conversation.
Σημασία
emotional connection and intimacy
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
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
Συνώνυμα
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.)
Αντώνυμα
distance (Emotional separation or lack of connection.)
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estrangement (A serious breakdown of a relationship.)
Θέματα
relationships
|emotions
|family
|social_life
Ορισμός
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
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
B2
2
közelség
A2
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
I like this apartment for its closeness to my school.
Az iskolám közelsége miatt tetszik ez a lakás.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may say *the closeness with the station*; for distance, use *closeness to the station*.
Σημασία
nearness in physical space
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
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
Συνώνυμα
proximity (More formal; often used in writing or official contexts.)
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nearness (Slightly more general and descriptive.)
Αντώνυμα
distance (Being far away in space.)
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remoteness (Being far from towns or people.)
Θέματα
daily_life
|travel
|places
|space
Ορισμός
being near, not far away
the state of being near in distance or position
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
C1
3
hasonlóság
B1
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
I was surprised by the closeness of the two answers.
Meglepett a két válasz hasonlósága.
Σημασία
how similar two things are
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
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
Συνώνυμα
similarity (The most general term for being alike.)
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resemblance (Often used for visible or noticeable likeness.)
Αντώνυμα
difference (A way in which things are not alike.)
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dissimilarity (More formal; emphasizes lack of likeness.)
Θέματα
language
|learning
|comparison
Ορισμός
how much two things are similar
the degree to which two things are alike or nearly the same
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
C1
4
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
We checked the closeness of the answer to the correct number.
Ellenőriztük, mennyire közel van a válasz a helyes számhoz.
Συχνό λάθος:
Do not confuse *closeness* (degree of being near) with *closing* (ending).
Σημασία
how near to a target
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
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
Συνώνυμα
accuracy (Focuses on being correct (especially facts or measurements).)
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precision (Often focuses on exactness and small variation; slightly more technical.)
Αντώνυμα
inaccuracy (Not being correct.)
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error (A specific mistake or wrong result.)
Θέματα
education
|science
|business
|numbers
Ορισμός
how close something is to being correct
the degree to which something is close to a correct value, desired result, or accepted standard
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
C1
5
szorosság
B1
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
The closeness of my shoes hurts my feet.
A cipőm szorossága bántja a lábamat.
Σημασία
tightness of fit or texture
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
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
Συνώνυμα
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.)
Αντώνυμα
looseness (Not tight; having extra space or slack.)
Θέματα
daily_life
|clothing
|materials
Ορισμός
how tight something is
the quality of fitting tightly or being closely packed, with little space between parts
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
C1
6
szorosság
B1
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
The closeness of the match made it exciting.
A meccs szorossága tette izgalmassá.
Σημασία
how even a contest is
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
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
Συνώνυμα
tightness (Common in sports/politics for a close contest.)
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narrowness (Emphasizes the small margin (often of a win or lead).)
Αντώνυμα
landslide (A very easy, one-sided win (especially in elections).)
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rout (A decisive, one-sided win (often in sports).)
Θέματα
sports
|politics
|news
Ορισμός
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
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
C2
LITERARY
7
fösvénység
B2
szűkmarkúság
C1
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
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.
Συχνό λάθος:
This sense is uncommon in modern English; *stinginess* or *being tight with money* is usually clearer.
Σημασία
unwillingness to spend money
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
closeness with money
|his closeness
|mean closeness
|financial closeness
|complain about her closeness
Συνώνυμα
stinginess (Clear modern word for not wanting to spend or give.)
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miserliness (Stronger and more judgmental; suggests extreme stinginess.)
Αντώνυμα
generosity (Willingness to give or spend freely.)
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openhandedness (A warm, giving kind of generosity.)
Θέματα
money
|personality
Ορισμός
not wanting to spend money
an unwillingness to spend or give money; stinginess
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
closeness
IPA
GB/klˈoʊsnəs/
US/klˈoʊsnəs/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
close - ness (2 συλλαβές)
Stress on 1st syllable (close)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: closeness
- Plural: closeness
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Εκφράσεις
a sense of closeness
1/ə sˈɛns əv klˈoʊsnəs/
fixed phrase
feeling emotionally connected
a feeling that you are close to someone
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- 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
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- 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
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- 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
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- 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
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The closeness of the election surprised people.