Definition

Adjective 1. Located in close proximity to each other: Describes two or more objects, people, or things that are positioned with very little space between them. 2. Approximate; nearly united: Used to describe things that are almost joined or touching but are not completely united.

Usage

The adjective "close together" is used to describe the spatial relationship between items. It is typically placed after a linking verb like be, seem, or stand. - It modifies plural nouns or nouns that imply a group. - It describes a state of being, not an action.

Examples

• The two houses are close together at the end of the street.
• The students sat close together on the bench to make room for others.
• The trees were planted too close together, so they didn't have enough space to grow.
• The approximate leaves grow close together but are not united.

Advanced Usage

• "with [noun] close together": A common prepositional phrase structure used to specify what parts are in proximity.
  • They slept with their heads close together.
  • The birds built a nest with twigs placed close together.

Variants and Related Words

• Close-set (adj): Having little distance between (often used for eyes or features).
  • He has close-set eyes.
• Adjacent (adj): Next to or adjoining something else. (Implies sharing a border or point of contact, whereas "close together" simply means near.)
• Proximate (adj): Very near in space, time, or relationship. (More formal)

Synonyms

• Near each other
• In close proximity
• Bunched up
• Crowded

Antonyms

• Far apart
• Distant
• Spread out
• Scattered

Related Phrases

• Packed close together: Emphasizes a tight, often crowded arrangement.
  • The commuters were packed close together in the subway car.
• Stand/Sit close together: A common collocation for describing people's positions.
  • The team stood close together for the photograph.

Adjective

1. located close together
   • with heads close together
   • approximate leaves grow together but are not united