adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Of a group: closely connected or linked, as by a common bond, culture, or identity.

   "a close-knit community"

Adjective

1. 1
   held together as by social or cultural ties wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

closeclosely knitcoherentcohesivecompactcompressed

Antonyms

All antonyms

detacheddiscretedisparatedistinct

Example

More examples

"Linda developed a close-knit relationship with Dan's children."

Etymology

From close (“in an intimate or immediate manner”, adverb) + knit (“joined closely and firmly together”, adjective).

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