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closeness

/ˈkləʊsnəs/

Meanings
  • Noun

    The state or quality of being near or close; proximity.

    - "The closeness of the trees made it difficult for us to see through the forest."
    - "The closeness of the deadline added pressure to complete the project."
  • Noun

    A strong emotional bond or connection.

    - "Their closeness was evident in the way they finished each other's sentences."
    - "The loss of a loved one can leave one feeling a deep sense of closeness to them."

Synonyms

intimacy , nearness , proximity
Rhymes
Words rhyming with closeness
closes , proses , poses , oeses , teoses , moseas
Variants
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close , close to home , close to the bone , close to the vest , closelier , closeliest , closely , closeness , closenesses , closer , closest
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English clænsian, clēosan, related to clēan (clean), from Proto-Germanic *kla-n-, *kla-naz-, past participle of *kla- (to cling).


Trivia
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  1. The word 'closeness' is related to the word 'clean'.

  2. In some cultures, the concept of closeness is associated with the idea of 'fate' or 'destiny'.

  3. The word 'closeness' contains the letter 's' three times.


Related Concepts
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  1. Proximity: The state or condition of being near or close to something.

  2. Intimacy: A close relationship, especially one that is emotional and personal.

  3. Propinquity: The state of being near in space, time, or relationship.


Culture
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Closeness is a concept that has been explored extensively in literature, art, and music. In literature, it is a common theme in works that deal with relationships, such as 'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen, where the closeness between Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy develops over the course of the novel. In art, closeness is often depicted through the use of close-up photography or painting, which emphasizes the detail and intimacy of a subject. In music, closeness is a common theme in love songs, where the artist expresses their deep emotional connection to their lover.

How to Memorize "closeness"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a map with two points marked on it. These points represent two things that are close to each other.
    - Visualize a group of people huddled together in a circle, representing the closeness of their relationship.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'closeness' with the idea of being near or close.
    - Think of the word 'intimacy' when you see or hear the word 'closeness'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mental image of a pair of scissors, with the blades representing two things that are close to each other.
    - Use the acronym C-L-O-S-E-N-E-S to remember the definition: 'Clinging, Love, Overcoming, Near, Emotional, Sacred, Exclusive, and Strong'.


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