Close and Fond

Close

Close adjective - Closely acquainted.
Usage example: a small wedding ceremony that was limited to close friends

Fond and close are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Fond" instead an adjective "Close".

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

Fond

Fond adjective - Having a liking or affection.

Close and fond are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Close" instead an adjective "Fond".

Nearby Words: fondness, fondly

Both words in one sentence

  • Friend to All Children He makes sure to keep children out of harm's way whenever possible, and is particularly close and fond of his girlfriend Andrea's six-year-old son, Brock.
  • Right-Hand Attack Dog The Mabari Hounds in the Dragon Age series are this trope: their intelligence is close to human-like and their devotion to their masters is unshakable, making both good and bad guys fond of them.
  • The Empire seem to be fond of doors that close vertically and swiftly, evoking a guillotine.
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