About
About adverb - On all sides or in every direction.
Close and about are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Close" instead the word "About" as an adverb or an adjective or a preposition.
Close
Close adverb - At, within, or to a short distance or time.
About and close are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "About" instead the word "Close" as an adverb or an adjective or a preposition.
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