Close
Close adjective - Having little space between items or parts.
Heightened and close are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Heightened" instead an adjective "Close".
Heightened
Heightened adjective - Being at a higher level than average.
Close and heightened are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Close" instead an adjective "Heightened".
Nearby Word: heightening
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- In World Trigger, Masato Kageura is one of Border's best close-combat agents, with naturally heightened senses and blinding speed.
Source: Military Maverick - Kenshin also takes advantage of Enishi's heightened senses by setting off the equivalent of a miniature sonic boom in close proximity to him, the resulting damage affecting Enishi's inner ear.
Source: Steel Ear Drums - The effect is heightened by the complete lack of background music, close-ups of seemingly random details, etc.
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