près — meaning in English

English meaning

• 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.
• nigh adverb Close in time or space; almost — an old-fashioned or literary word for "near."

Senses

près is used for these senses in English:

• close At little distance; near in space or time.
• near Physically close.
• near At or towards a position close in space or time.
• nigh (archaic, poetic) Near, close by.

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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