dichtbij — meaning in English

English meaning

• about prep Concerning a particular subject; on the topic of.
• close verb To shut something, removing a gap or opening.
• closely adv In a careful, detailed, or near manner.
• near adj Physically close to something or someone.
• nearby adj Close by; not far away.
• nigh adverb Close in time or space; almost — an old-fashioned or literary word for "near."

Senses

dichtbij is used for these senses in English:

• about Near; in the vicinity. [from ca. 1350–1470]
• close At little distance; near in space or time.
• closely In a close manner.
• near Physically close.
• nearby Adjacent, near, close by.
• nearby Next to, close to.
• nigh (archaic, poetic) Near, close by.

about — full definition

1. prep Concerning a particular subject; on the topic of.
2. prep Surrounding, or in various places within an area.
3. adv Close to a number, amount, or time; approximately.
4. adj On the point of doing something; on the verge of.

close — full definition

1. verb To shut something, removing a gap or opening.
2. verb To bring something to an end.
3. verb To stop operating, whether for the day or permanently.
4. adj Near in distance, time, or relationship.
5. adj Almost even or evenly matched.

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