closely knit

Thân thiện

A closely knit family enjoys a picnic together in the park.

Definition

Adjective 1. Tightly united or bound together: Describes a group of people, such as a family or community, that has very strong, close, and supportive relationships. The members are deeply connected and loyal to one another. 2. Intricately interconnected or integrated: Can describe something where the parts are woven together in a very tight and interdependent way, forming a cohesive whole.

Usage

• This adjective is typically used before a noun to describe the nature of the group or structure.
• It emphasizes unity, mutual support, and strong internal bonds.

Examples

• Adjective:
  • They are a closely knit family who support each other through every difficulty.
  • The closely knit community quickly organized to help the victims of the flood.
  • The plot of the novel is closely knit, with every detail connecting to the main theme.

Advanced Usage

• "to be closely knit": Used in the predicate after a linking verb like "be," "seem," or "become."
  • Despite their differences, the team has become very closely knit over the season.
• Often used to imply positive qualities like trust, cooperation, and shared values, but can sometimes imply exclusivity or resistance to outsiders.

Variants and Related Words

• Close-knit (adj): A common variant with the same meaning. "Closely knit" and "close-knit" are often used interchangeably.
  • She grew up in a close-knit neighborhood.
• Tight-knit (adj): Another synonym emphasizing strong, unbreakable bonds.
  • The tight-knit group of friends had known each other since childhood.

Synonyms

• Cohesive: Characterized by unity and sticking together.
• United: Joined together politically, emotionally, or in purpose.
• Integrated: With various parts combined into a whole.
• Interconnected: Having all parts linked or connected.

Antonyms

• Disunited: Lacking unity.
• Fragmented: Broken into separate, often opposing, parts.
• Estranged: (Of people) No longer close or affectionate; alienated.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. held together as by social or cultural ties
   • a close-knit family
   • close-knit little villages
   • the group was closely knit

Từ đồng nghĩa

• close-knit