[come] close
1
to be very near to something or someone in terms of physical distance
- The car came close to the edge of the cliff before the driver stopped.
- The cat came close to the mouse but didn't catch it.
- The hiking trail comes close to the river, offering beautiful views of the water.
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2
to indicate that a certain time, event, or moment is nearing
- The end of the school year is approaching, and summer break is coming close.
- The deadline for the report is coming close, so we need to finish it soon.
- The conference is coming close, so make sure to complete your presentation.
- As the storm clouds gathered, we knew the rain was coming close.
- The plane is coming close to landing; we should prepare for arrival.
3
to almost do or achieve something
- He came close to breaking the world record in the 100-meter sprint.
- I came close to forgetting my passport before my international flight.
- The team came close to winning the championship but narrowly missed it.
- I came close to missing the bus but managed to catch it just in time.
4
to be similar or almost the same as something else
- Her dedication to her work comes close to perfection.
- In terms of taste, this new recipe comes close to the traditional one.
- Her homemade cookies come close to tasting like those from the bakery.