läheinen — meaning in English
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English meaning
- approximate adj Close to the exact number or amount, but not precise.
- close verb To shut something, removing a gap or opening.
- familiar adjective Well known to you, or easy to recognise.
- near adj Physically close to something or someone.
- nigh adverb Close in time or space; almost — an old-fashioned or literary word for "near."
- proximal adj Located nearer to the center of the body, a point of attachment, or a point of reference.
Senses
läheinen is used for these senses in English:
- approximate Approaching; proximate; nearly resembling.
- close Intimate or immediate in personal relationship.
- close At little distance; near in space or time.
- close to someone's heart Deeply cared about; beloved or being the object of great concern.
- close-knit Of a group: closely connected or linked, as by a common bond, culture, or identity.
- familiar Intimate or friendly.
- near Physically close.
- near Closely connected or related.
approximate — full definition
- adj Close to the exact number or amount, but not precise.
- verb To come close to something in value, quality, or nature.
close — full definition
- verb To shut something, removing a gap or opening.
- verb To bring something to an end.
- verb To stop operating, whether for the day or permanently.
- adj Near in distance, time, or relationship.
- adj Almost even or evenly matched.