Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

this close

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.34 in modern English

Syllables: this -close
IPA

14

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Extremely close, either physically or metaphorically; especially used when discussing frustration, barely maintaining one's composure or patience, etc.

Example Sentences

"I am this close to turning the car around and cancelling this entire vacation. Don't try me!"
"We were like sisters; we were this close."

Derived Forms

thisclose

Questions

What does this close mean?: Extremely close, either physically or metaphorically; especially used when discussing frustration, barely maintaining one's composure or patience, etc.

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