close-knit
|close/knit|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˌkloʊsˈnɪt/
🇬🇧
/ˌkləʊsˈnɪt/
tightly bonded
Etymology
Etymology Information
'close-knit' originates from the combination of 'close,' meaning 'near' or 'tight,' and 'knit,' meaning 'to join or unite.'
Historical Evolution
'close-knit' evolved from the literal sense of knitting fabric tightly together to describe groups of people who are tightly bonded.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to tightly woven fabric, but over time it evolved to describe tightly bonded groups of people.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describing a group of people who are united by strong relationships and mutual support.
The community is very close-knit, with everyone looking out for each other.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41