What is another word for came close?

Pronunciation: [kˈe͡ɪm klˈə͡ʊs] (IPA)

"Came close" is a phrase that indicates someone almost achieved something, but fell just short. There are several synonyms for this phrase, including "narrowly missed," "almost succeeded," "came within a hair's breadth," "near miss," and "almost accomplished." Other similar phrases include "just fell short," "almost made it," "almost there," and "almost as good as." Each of these phrases conveys a sense of near success, with the implication that only a small effort or difference was needed to achieve the desired outcome. Using synonyms for "came close" can help add variety to writing and avoid repetition.

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What are the hypernyms for Came close?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the opposite words for came close?

Antonyms for the phrase "came close" include "missed," "far from," "distant," "remote," and "removed." These phrases indicate a lack of nearness, suggesting that something did not come close to happening or was never in proximity to begin with. For instance, someone might say, "I missed the train by five minutes," indicating that they did not come close to catching it. Similarly, "far from" might be used to describe a goal that seems unattainable, while "remote" or "removed" might indicate distance in time or space. Antonyms for "came close" thus give us a sense of distance, disconnection, and unfulfilled potential.

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Famous quotes with Came close

  • We sunk everything into it. It came close to going under several times.
    Heston Blumenthal
  • I've never seen anything like it since. Some of the Canada Cups came close, but by then a lot of European players came and played in our league so we were more familiar with them.
    Marcel Dionne
  • When Toots finally could breathe again and the blood returned to his brain, he recalled that he had not passed or been passed by Jackie at any time in the race. Toots never used foul language but he came close that night. Jackie paid.
    Audrey Meadows
  • And I came close to losing a part of my foot on two occasions. I hope I'm consistently lucky and that the next time I develop a blister or step on something sharp, that I don't go as far as I did on those two times.
    Mary Tyler Moore
  • I never heard a thrown ball make that sound before. The ball seemed to accelerate as it came close; an accelerating, impossibly fast pitch that made the noises of hornets and snakes.
    Roger Kahn

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