Approach
Close
Close verb - To come near or nearer.
Usage example: the two groups closed with each other from opposite sides of the field
Approach is a synonym for close in movement topic. Sometimes you can use "Approach" instead the word "Close" as a verb or a noun, if it concerns topics such as close in on, catch up.
Mutual synonyms
How words are described
| good | good approach | good close |
| best | best approach | best close |
| normal | normal approach | normal close |
| direct | direct approach | direct close |
| Other adjectives: different, literal, closest. | ||
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
- Glass Cannon: The GTVA's Chimera and Bellerophon corvettes have incredible forward firepower, but are completely helpless should an enemy capital ship get close or approach them from a blindside and do not perform very well during prolonged engagements.
Source: Video Game / Blue Planet -
As you approach each other, you will get close enough where each of you can touch the other's debole with their own.
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The only difference is that he fights with ranged attacks instead of Hiryu's close-and-personal approach.
Source: Mirror Boss
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