closeness — The state of being near in space, time, or relationship; intimate familiarity or affection between people.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: The state of being near in space, time, or relationship; intimate familiarity or affection between people.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkloʊsnəs/
Korean meaning: 친밀감, 가까움, 근접성
Korean pronunciation: 클로-스니스 (강세: 클로)
Example Sentences
- The closeness between the pizza and my mouth was exactly zero inches.
- Their family's closeness was evident during holidays when they all squeezed into one tiny kitchen.
- The closeness of the exam date and my study progress were inversely proportional.
closeness
NOUN//ˈkloʊsnəs//
The state of being near in space, time, or relationship; intimate familiarity or affection between people.
The state of being near in space, time, or relationship; intimate familiarity or affection between people.
Closeness melts the coldness, inspiring boldness!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'close' meaning 'near' or 'shut', which came from Old French 'clos' and ultimately from Latin 'clausus' meaning 'closed'. The '-ness' suffix was added to create the noun form expressing the state or quality of being close.
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“The closeness between the pizza and my mouth was exactly zero inches.”
“Their family's closeness was evident during holidays when they all squeezed into one tiny kitchen.”
“The closeness of the exam date and my study progress were inversely proportional.”
“She valued the closeness she had developed with her mentor over the years.”
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