No. 883 in Ukrainian
ближче
"Ближче" means "closer" in English.
In a sentence
Підійдіть ближче, щоб краще роздивитися картину.
Come closer to better view the painting.
This sentence uses "ближче" to indicate physical proximity.
Від цього місця до школи ближче, ніж від дому.
From here, it is closer to the school than from home.
Here, "ближче" compares distances to indicate which one is shorter.
Будь ближче до своїх близьких в складні часи.
Be closer to your loved ones in difficult times.
In this context, "ближче" conveys emotional or relational closeness rather than physical distance.
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