What does "Come close to" mean?

almost achieve

Synonym: nearly, almost Opposite: far from, unlikely

"Come close to" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

Neither of you have ever come close to winning.

— Brooklyn Nine-Nine S2E3

Now, this wasn't the first time you'd come close to a perfect week.

— How I Met Your Mother S5E14

I can't come close to the price you had over there.

— Modern Family S6E10

So, was there anything that Professor Abbott worked on during his life that came close to an accomplishment?

— The Big Bang Theory S8E10

Fuck you all for thinking the one thing I came close to never meant anything.

— Black Mirror S1E2

Nothing in the world comes close to opiates.

— Euphoria S1E5

I've come close to finding him.

— Gossip Girl S3E14

It doesn't even come close to paying her back for everything she's done for me.

— Suits S2E9

"Come close to" in TV shows & movies

This word appears in 11 titles. Click to explore the full vocabulary list.

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