This adjective is known in Russia since the 11th century, its meaning was the same then as now.According to information from the major dictionaries of the Russian language, the word "close" has six values.
space
first value token can explain using synonyms "limited, narrow, neprostorny."The space, the extent to which there is insufficient space, described as a close: close the house, yard, cabin, lodge, cramped apartments, street tent.Example: "The path to the cabinet of Ivan Ilyich ran through the close the hall."
Accommodation
Synonyms of the second meaning of the word tokens are "tight, compact, slim, overcrowding, steep-sided."In this case the meaning of the word indicates located close to one another objects: a close operation, a number, a close embrace.Example: "We went out to demonstrate the close crowd."
size
third meaning of the word "close" can be put on a par with the synonyms "zhmuschy, stumpy, narrow, not free."That is something that has a size of less than necessary, something uncomfortable, constricting movement.In this sense the word is used most often in relation to shoes and clothes: tight pants, shoes, etc.Examples: "Sema ridiculous waving his hands, shoes on it was worn, the jacket - a close.""The close collar squeezed his neck, giving work."
Relationship
next group of values - a metaphor.Closely called a very close relationship.Synonyms: "intimate close."Then talk about the close relationship, friendship, close communication, cooperation.Example: "Oh my close relationship with the believers learned by parents and teachers."The narrow circle of like-minded people united by common interests and including the few - also, of course, closer.
close contact and influence
Very close to the above value adjoins another - indicating the mutual influence of one phenomenon (concept) to another.In this context, we can talk about the close connection of atoms and molecules, flora and fauna, man and nature, etc.The images reconstructed artists from different countries and eras, are closely related to morals and ideals of his time.Example: "All the actions a reasonable person closely related to his moral values."
everyday difficulties
Another lexical meaning of the word lies in the characterization of complex life circumstances, difficulties.Examples: "I am extremely short of money.""Because of the debt we were in a close position."
Grammar Portrait word
This qualitative adjective that might lean, has a degree of comparison, as well as brief and complete the form.Strong connotation is transmitted by a combination of "tight-tight" or the word "pretesny."
tokens correspond to its different values such idioms: "no room to swing fall," "bursting at the seams", "thick as thieves."
