“close to”

Against.

In, on, or at this place (a place perceived to be close to the speaker); compare there.

In a contrary direction to.

At a time in advance of the usual or expected event.

Very close to, but not quite.

Situated close to, or even below, the ground or another normal reference plane; not high or lofty.

Having a small distance from one end or edge to another, either horizontally or vertically.

Physically close.

A failure remains a failure, regardless of how close to success one has actually come.