Close to
Close to adverb - (of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct.
Much the same as and close to are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Much the same as" instead an adjective phrase "Close to".
Much the same as
Close to and much the same as are semantically related. You can use "Close to" instead an adjective phrase "Much the same as".
Mutual synonyms
Both terms in one sentence
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Clark Kenting: Aside from changing their hairstyles, the Cures look pretty much the same as they do in civilian form, yet no one guesses their identities, not even Mika, who gets up close to them several times.
Source: Anime / Yes! Pretty Cure 5
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