Close and Matey

Close

Close adjective - Having little space between items or parts.

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

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

Matey

Matey adjective - Having or showing kindly feeling and sincere interest.
Usage example: the pub keeper adopted a matey tone with me, as if he were my dearest chum

Close and matey are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Close" instead an adjective "Matey".

Nearby Word: mate
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