Close and Valid

Close

Close adjective - Having little space between items or parts.

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

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

Valid

Valid adjective - According to the rules of logic.

Close and valid are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Close" instead an adjective "Valid".

Nearby Words: validity, validation

Both words in one sentence

  • Video Game / Counter-Strike Early on in Global Offensive's lifespan, there was a valid gameplay reason for doing this if they're close to your spawn — they run away if you get close, potentially giving away your position.
  • Meatgrinder Surgery The same task only requires you to damage him, so it's perfectly valid to blow up the patient with a grenade and he still considers it "close enough".
  • Strawman Has a Point They're portrayed as being close-minded posers, despite the masquerade being in effect and as far as they're concerned, Willow's suggestion is no more valid than it would be in real life.
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