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próximo — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • by prep Near or next to something.
  • close verb To shut something, removing a gap or opening.
  • familiar adjective Well known to you, or easy to recognise.
  • forthcoming adj About to happen or be released soon.
  • near adj Physically close to something or someone.
  • nearby adj Close by; not far away.
  • neighbour noun A person who lives close by, especially next door.
  • next adj Coming immediately after the current one, in place, time, or order.
  • nigh adverb Close in time or space; almost — an old-fashioned or literary word for "near."
  • up adverb Toward or in a higher position; away from the ground.
  • upcoming adj Happening or arriving in the near future.

Senses

próximo is used for these senses in English:

  • by Near or next to.
  • close Intimate or immediate in personal relationship.
  • close At little distance; near in space or time.
  • familiar Intimate or friendly.
  • fellow man A kindred member of humanity.
  • forthcoming (not comparable) Approaching or about to take place.
  • near Physically close.
  • nearby Adjacent, near, close by.

by — full definition

  1. prep Near or next to something.
  2. prep Not later than a stated time.
  3. prep Used to show who or what performs an action.
  4. prep Through the use of a particular method.

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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