Close and Penetrable

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Close adjective - Having little space between items or parts.

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Penetrable is an antonym for close in compact topic.

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

Penetrable adjective - Capable of being passed into or through.

Usage example: unfortunately, our netting proved to be a rather penetrable barrier that allowed in our cabin a steady stream of mosquitoes

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Close is an antonym for penetrable.

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Penetrable and Close. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/close/penetrable

Close & Penetrable. N.p., 2016. Web. 16 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/close/penetrable>.

Penetrable or Close. 2016. Accessed August 16, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/close/penetrable.

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