Close and Hot

Close

Close adjective - Not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances.
Usage example: had a close call

Hot is a synonym for close in hot and humid topic. In some cases you can use "Hot" instead an adjective "Close".

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

Hot

Hot adjective - Of a seeker; very near to the object sought.
Usage example: you are hot

Close is a synonym for hot in warm topic. Sometimes you can use "Close" instead an adjective "Hot", if it concerns topics such as sweltering, hot and humid, very high in temperature.

Nearby Word: hotly

Both words in one sentence

  • Hot Teacher Okay, so she's technically a guidance counselor/psychiatrist, but she's hot and works in a school, so it's close enough.
    Source: Hot Teacher
  • Retcon Vader never touches the lava, but he's close enough that the hot fumes set him on fire and he burns to a crisp.
    Source: Retcon
  • Video Game / Bug! Bug doesn't even feel hot at all even when he is dangerously close to a sea of lava.
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