adj.
VERBS
▪ be
▪ appear , seem
ADVERB
▪ closely
▪ directly , exactly
▪ broadly , roughly , somewhat ( esp. AmE )
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The two situations are roughly ~.
PREPOSITION
▪ to
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The company is in a position closely ~ to that of its main rival.
▪ with
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The national debt is ~ with private debt.