closeness
gb/klˈoʊsnəs/ us/klˈoʊsnəs/
B2
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Sustantivo
B2
relation
1
emotional connection and intimacy
a strong feeling of being emotionally close to someone
Patrón de uso:
closeness between [people/groups]; closeness with [someone]
Error frecuente:
Learners may overuse *closeness* where *close relationship* sounds more natural in conversation.
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
distance (Emotional separation or lack of connection.)
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estrangement (A serious breakdown of a relationship.)
Colocaciones
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
Temas
relationships
|emotions
|family
|social_life
Ejemplos
- Living together created a new closeness between them.
- She missed the closeness she used to have with her sister.
- Their shared experience brought a feeling of closeness to the whole team.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I feel closeness with my best friend.
- Family closeness is important to me.
Sustantivo
B2
quantity
2
nearness in physical space
being near, not far away
Patrón de uso:
closeness to [place/thing]; the closeness of [two things]
Error frecuente:
Learners may say *the closeness with the station*; for distance, use *closeness to the station*.
Sinónimos
proximity (More formal; often used in writing or official contexts.)
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nearness (Slightly more general and descriptive.)
Antónimos
distance (Being far away in space.)
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remoteness (Being far from towns or people.)
Colocaciones
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
Temas
daily_life
|travel
|places
|space
Ejemplos
- We chose the hotel for its closeness to the airport.
- The closeness of the chairs made it hard to move around.
- Because of their closeness to the coast, the towns often flood in winter.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I like this apartment for its closeness to my school.
Sustantivo
C1
quantity
3
how similar two things are
how much two things are similar
Patrón de uso:
the closeness of [two things]
Sinónimos
similarity (The most general term for being alike.)
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resemblance (Often used for visible or noticeable likeness.)
Antónimos
difference (A way in which things are not alike.)
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dissimilarity (More formal; emphasizes lack of likeness.)
Colocaciones
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
Temas
language
|learning
|comparison
Ejemplos
- Critics noted the closeness of the two melodies.
- The closeness of their views surprised everyone.
- It’s the closeness of the wording that makes plagiarism likely.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I was surprised by the closeness of the two answers.
Sustantivo
C1
quantity
4
how near to a target
how close something is to being correct
Patrón de uso:
closeness to [a target/standard]; closeness of [an estimate/result]
Error frecuente:
Do not confuse *closeness* (degree of being near) with *closing* (ending).
Sinónimos
accuracy (Focuses on being correct (especially facts or measurements).)
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precision (Often focuses on exactness and small variation; slightly more technical.)
Antónimos
inaccuracy (Not being correct.)
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error (A specific mistake or wrong result.)
Colocaciones
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
Temas
education
|science
|business
|numbers
Ejemplos
- They tested the model’s closeness to real-world results.
- I was impressed by the closeness of her translation to the original.
- Closeness to the target matters more than speed in this task.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- We checked the closeness of the answer to the correct number.
Sustantivo
C1
property
5
tightness of fit or texture
how tight something is
Patrón de uso:
the closeness of [a fit/weave/closure]
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
looseness (Not tight; having extra space or slack.)
Colocaciones
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
Temas
daily_life
|clothing
|materials
Ejemplos
- The closeness of the collar made it uncomfortable in hot weather.
- She checked the closeness of the jar lid before packing it.
- The fabric’s closeness keeps out the wind.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The closeness of my shoes hurts my feet.
Sustantivo
C1
quantity
6
how even a contest is
how small the difference is between winners and losers
Patrón de uso:
the closeness of [a race/election/game]
Sinónimos
tightness (Common in sports/politics for a close contest.)
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narrowness (Emphasizes the small margin (often of a win or lead).)
Antónimos
landslide (A very easy, one-sided win (especially in elections).)
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rout (A decisive, one-sided win (often in sports).)
Colocaciones
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
Temas
sports
|politics
|news
Ejemplos
- The closeness of the election kept everyone watching until midnight.
- Analysts were surprised by the closeness of the final score.
- The polls suggest a closeness that could lead to a recount.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The closeness of the match made it exciting.
Sustantivo
literary
C2
property
7
unwillingness to spend money
not wanting to spend money
Patrón de uso:
closeness about/with [money]
Error frecuente:
This sense is uncommon in modern English; *stinginess* or *being tight with money* is usually clearer.
Sinónimos
stinginess (Clear modern word for not wanting to spend or give.)
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miserliness (Stronger and more judgmental; suggests extreme stinginess.)
Antónimos
generosity (Willingness to give or spend freely.)
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openhandedness (A warm, giving kind of generosity.)
Colocaciones
closeness with money
|his closeness
|mean closeness
|financial closeness
|complain about her closeness
Temas
money
|personality
Ejemplos
- His closeness with money annoyed his friends.
- She later regretted her closeness when she refused to help.
- They criticized the company’s closeness over basic safety spending.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
closeness
AFI
GB/klˈoʊsnəs/
US/klˈoʊsnəs/
Sílabas y acento
close - ness (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (close)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: closeness
- Plural: closeness
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
a sense of closeness
1/ə sˈɛns əv klˈoʊsnəs/
fixed phrase
feeling emotionally connected
a feeling that you are close to someone
Ejemplos
- 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.
closeness between [people/groups]
1/klˈoʊsnəs bɪtwˈin pˈipəlɡɹˈups/
fixed phrase
mutual emotional connection
a strong connection that two people share
Ejemplos
- 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.
closeness to [place/thing]
1/klˈoʊsnəs tə plˈeɪsθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
nearness to a place
being near a place or thing
Ejemplos
- 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.
closeness with [someone]
1/klˈoʊsnəs wˈɪθ sˈʌmwˌʌn/
fixed phrase
personal bond with someone
a close relationship with someone
Ejemplos
- 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.
the closeness of the race/election
1/ðə klˈoʊsnəs əv ðə ɹˈeɪsˈiˈɛlˈɛkʃən/
fixed phrase
very small winning margin
how even the competition is
Ejemplos
- 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.