Close and Next

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Close adjective - At or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other.

Usage example: close to noon

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Next is a synonym for close in near topic. In some cases you can use "Next" instead an adjective "Close".

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

Next adjective - Nearest in space or position; immediately adjoining without intervening space.

Usage example: in the next room

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Close is a synonym for next in position topic. Sometimes you can use "Close" instead an adjective "Next", if it concerns topics such as time.

Takaki does, in fact, survive the horrible injuries he receives next time he goes into battle, and even makes a full recovery, although it's a close-run thing.

Source: Anime / Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans
In Warrior's Way, if you close the game in the middle of a session, the game will admonish you the next time you start it up.

Source: Video Game / StreetPass Mii Plaza
Scorpion's "Stop Ahead" fatality has him slice off the opponent's face whole with his sword, and what's next is a nice close-up of the opponent's brain and tongue.

Source: Nausea Fuel / Mortal Kombat

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