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| 1. | [ adjective ] close in space; within reach | |
| Synonyms: | close_at_hand | |
| Examples: | "the town is close at hand" |
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| Related terms: | close | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] close in time; about to occur | |
| Synonyms: | impending imminent close_at_hand | |
| Examples: | "retribution is at hand" "some people believe the day of judgment is close at hand" "in imminent danger" "his impending retirement" |
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| Related terms: | close | |
| Similar spelling: |
attend attender attendee attended |
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