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  • phrase Within easy reach; nearby.
  • phrase Near; soon; approaching; imminent.
  • phrase figuratively Currently receiving attention.

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • adjective close in space; within reach
  • adjective close in time; about to occur

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