Close and Severe

Close

Close adjective - Having little space between items or parts.

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

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

Severe

Severe adjective - Given to exacting standards of discipline and self-restraint.

Close and severe are semantically related in uncompromising topic. Sometimes you can use "Close" instead an adjective "Severe".

Nearby Words: severely, severity, severed

Both words in one sentence

  • Really Gets Around Briar uses sleeping partners as a way of coping with severe PTSD and nightmares, and his close family try to convince him to seek out proper help instead.
  • Video Game / Mortyr Videogame Flamethrowers Suck: The flamethrower can only be anywhere near effective at close range due to high spread of its fire streaks, and even basic mooks can be severe threat at such range.
  • Incest Subtext Given that Diana's in the grips of severe delusions and manic episodes, she probably doesn't care about the implications of holding her son a bit too close.
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