As to and Close to

As to

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Close to and as to are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Close to" instead an adjective phrase "As to".

Close to

Close to adverb - (of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct.

As to and close to are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "As to" instead an adjective phrase "Close to".

Both terms in one sentence

  • Western Animation / The Goode Family Moreover wolves, which are genetically so close to dogs as to be practically the same species, are definitely carnivores.
  • Wrestling / The Usos Justified in kayfabe by Reigns himself, stating he wanted to keep it close to his chest so as to make his own mark instead of waving his connections around.
  • Defeat Means Friendship This trope explains why Nanoha isn't as close to Chrono as to the rest of her friends.
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