Close and Close in

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Close verb - To come near or nearer.

Usage example: the two groups closed with each other from opposite sides of the field

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Close in and close are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Close in" instead a verb "Close".

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

Close in verb - To come near or nearer.

Usage example: the eagle closed in on its prey

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Close and close in are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Close" instead the word "Close in" as a verb or a noun.

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