Close and Nearing

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Close adjective - Having little space between items or parts.

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

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

Nearing adjective - Being soon to appear or take place.

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Close and nearing are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Close" instead an adjective "Nearing".

Defrosting Ice Queen: Isla is very aloof and emotionally distant due to her job and she doesn't want to get close to anyone or become attached to anything since her lifespan is nearing its end.

Source: Anime / Plastic Memories
Finally, your quest is nearing its close, you confront the Big Bad.

Source: Using You All Along
In one episode, the Noops outright retreated in terror from the Urpneys because they had become too close an actual threat, nearing them more as self righteous Miles Gloriosuses who are only willing to bully harmless targets.

Source: Character Derailment / Western Animation

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