Around and Close

Around

Around adverb - At, within, or to a short distance or time.
Usage example: he'll be getting in around 6:00

Close is a synonym for around in near topic. In some cases you can use "Close" instead the word "Around" as an adverb or an adjective, when it comes to topics like nearby.

Close

Close adverb - At, within, or to a short distance or time.
Usage example: the stranded passengers drew close for reassurance

Around is a synonym for close. Sometimes you can use "Around" instead the word "Close" as an adjective or an adverb.

Nearby Words: closed, closeness, closing, closely, closure

Mutual synonyms

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