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близкий — meaning in English

blizkiy

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English meaning

  • bosom noun A person's chest, especially a woman's breasts.
  • close verb To shut something, removing a gap or opening.
  • congenial adj Pleasant and easy to get along with; friendly.
  • familiar adjective Well known to you, or easy to recognise.
  • forthcoming adj About to happen or be released soon.
  • immediate adj Happening or done right away, without delay.
  • intimate adjective Very close and familiar, especially emotionally.
  • 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

близкий is used for these senses in English:

  • bosom In a very close relationship.
  • close At little distance; near in space or time.
  • close Intimate or immediate in personal relationship.
  • congenial Having the same or very similar nature, personality, tastes, habits or interests.
  • familiar Intimate or friendly.
  • forthcoming (not comparable) Approaching or about to take place.
  • immediate Very close; direct or adjacent.
  • intimate Closely acquainted; familiar.

bosom — full definition

  1. noun A person's chest, especially a woman's breasts.
  2. noun One's innermost feelings or private thoughts.
  3. adj Describing a very close, intimate relationship, especially in "bosom friend."
  4. verb To hold something close and protectively, or to hide it from view.

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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