close-knit — having strong relationships and caring about each other; tightly connected as a group
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having strong relationships and caring about each other; tightly connected as a group
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkloʊs nɪt/
Example Sentences
- The village was so close-knit that everyone knew what Mrs. Kim had for breakfast.
- Our close-knit office means your embarrassing moments become everyone's entertainment.
- She grew up in a close-knit neighborhood where borrowing sugar meant a two-hour chat.
close-knit
ADJECTIVE[/ˈkloʊs nɪt/]
having strong relationships and caring about each other; tightly connected as a group

Their close-knit family gathers every Sunday for dinner, laughing together around the table.
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“The village was so close-knit that everyone knew what Mrs. Kim had for breakfast.”
“Our close-knit office means your embarrassing moments become everyone's entertainment.”
“She grew up in a close-knit neighborhood where borrowing sugar meant a two-hour chat.”
“The research team's close-knit collaboration led to breakthrough discoveries.”
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