only a short distance away or apart in space or time
the hotel is close to the sea
her birthday and mine were close together
why don't we go straight to the shops, as we're so close?
(of observation, examination, etc.) done in a careful and thorough way
pay close attention to what your body is telling you about yourself
uncomfortably humid or airless
a close, hazy day
it was very close in the dressing room