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