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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

  1. adj Close to the exact number or amount, but not precise.
  2. verb To come close to something in value, quality, or nature.

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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