Close and Careless

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Close adjective - Meeting the highest standard of accuracy.

Usage example: a close analysis of the box-office performance of action movies

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Careless is an antonym for close.

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

Careless adjective - Marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful.

Usage example: careless about her clothes

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Close is an antonym for careless.

Nearby Words: care, careful, carelessly, carelessness

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