What is another word for are close to?
Pronunciation: [ɑː klˈə͡ʊs tuː] (IPA) 
The phrase "are close to" can be replaced with several synonyms depending on the context. For instance, "near" serves as a common substitute that denotes proximity. "Adjacent" can be used when referring to objects or locations that are next to each other. "Nearly" and "almost" can also work as alternatives to describe closeness or proximity. If you want to imply that something is almost equal or equivalent, you can use "approaching" or "nearing." Additionally, you can use "converging" to suggest that two things are getting closer to each other, "approximating" to indicate a close approximation, or "bordering on" to signify proximity to something.
