Close to and Vying

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Close to adverb - (of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct.

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

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Close to and vying are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Close to" instead an adjective "Vying".

Daphne has always been as close to an adopted daughter to Martin as it is possible to be, and responds to this new competition by furiously vying with Claire for Martin's attention.

Source: Sibling Rivalry

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