Close
Close adjective - At or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other.
Usage example: close to noon
Encompassing and close are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Encompassing" instead an adjective "Close".
Encompassing
Encompassing adjective - Closely encircling.
Usage example: encompassing mountain ranges
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Synonyms for Encompassing
Close and encompassing are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Close" instead an adjective "Encompassing".
Nearby Words: encompass, encompassed
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Extremely Short Time Span: The visions encompassing several decades notwithstanding, the story takes place between close of business on December 24 and shortly after opening on December 26.
Source: Literature / A Christmas Carol - There is the sound of an old metal key rattling around in a lock (as if to close the album) on "Count to Six and Die (The Vacuum of All Space Encompassing)", which links to the lock rattling at the opening of "GodEatGod", unlocking the album.
Source: Book Ends / Music -
Aisha: The Ax-Crazy Dark Action Girl.There are five volumes encompassing the entire story: Ante Up (2004) Double Down (2004) Trifecta (2005) Close Quarters (2005) Endgame (2006)Tropes used by the comic book and the film: Adorkable: Jensen (at least in the movie).
Source: Comic Book / The Losers
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