No. 2,874 in Russian
близок
Close; near.
In a sentence
Он близок к завершению своей работы.
He is close to finishing his work.
The word 'близок' here implies proximity or nearness, showing that the person is nearly done with their task.
Этот парк близок к моему дому.
This park is close to my house.
In this sentence, 'близок' describes a short distance between two locations, expressing physical proximity.
Она чувствует себя близкой с подругой.
She feels close with her friend.
Here, 'близкий' (feminine form: 'близкая') conveys emotional or relational closeness, indicating a strong personal connection.
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