to come close

Definición y significado de "come close"en inglés

to come close
01

to be very near to something or someone in terms of physical distance

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The car came close to the edge of the cliff before the driver stopped.
The cat came close to the mouse but did n't catch it.
02

to indicate that a certain time, event, or moment is nearing

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The end of the school year is approaching, and summer break is coming close.
The deadline for the report is coming close, so we need to finish it soon.
03

to almost do or achieve something

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He came close to breaking the world record in the 100-meter sprint.
I came close to forgetting my passport before my international flight.
04

to be similar or almost the same as something else

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Her dedication to her work comes close to perfection.
In terms of taste, this new recipe comes close to the traditional one.
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