Close on

preposition

Almost, nearly.

The project took close on five years to complete.
Visual representation of "close on" - Almost, nearly

Often appears as...

  • close on five years
  • close on one million
preposition

Immediately prior to.

The documents were signed close on the start of the proceedings.
Visual representation of "close on" - Immediately prior to

Often appears as...

  • close on the start
  • close on the finish

Usage tips

Formal

Academic

verb

Approach, get near to.

The lion was closing on its prey.
Visual representation of "close on" - Approach, get near to

Often appears as...

  • close on the prey
  • close on the target
preposition

Almost, nearly.

The project took close on five years to complete.
Visual representation of "close on" - Almost, nearly

Often appears as...

  • close on five years
  • close on one million
preposition

Immediately prior to.

The documents were signed close on the start of the proceedings.
Visual representation of "close on" - Immediately prior to

Often appears as...

  • close on the start
  • close on the finish

Usage tips

Formal

Academic

verb

Approach, get near to.

The lion was closing on its prey.
Visual representation of "close on" - Approach, get near to

Often appears as...

  • close on the prey
  • close on the target
Definition 1 of 3
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Time Duration

Indicates the completion or span of something almost reaching a certain point.

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He's been working there for close on 10 years.
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Impressive Scale

Emphasizes the largeness or significance of an amount or number.

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She has written close on 50 novels.
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Unexpected Estimation

Conveys surprise at how close something is to a milestone or rounded figure.

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The attendance was close on 1,000 people.
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Time Duration

Indicates the completion or span of something almost reaching a certain point.

Illustration for Time Duration
He's been working there for close on 10 years.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Impressive Scale

Emphasizes the largeness or significance of an amount or number.

Illustration for Impressive Scale
She has written close on 50 novels.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Unexpected Estimation

Conveys surprise at how close something is to a milestone or rounded figure.

Illustration for Unexpected Estimation
The attendance was close on 1,000 people.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Time Duration

Indicates the completion or span of something almost reaching a certain point.

Illustration for Time Duration
He's been working there for close on 10 years.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Impressive Scale

Emphasizes the largeness or significance of an amount or number.

Illustration for Impressive Scale
She has written close on 50 novels.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Unexpected Estimation

Conveys surprise at how close something is to a milestone or rounded figure.

Illustration for Unexpected Estimation
The attendance was close on 1,000 people.
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