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Term: close call

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1:

Definition: A narrowly avoided dangerous or unpleasant situation.

Example sentence: The hiker had a close call when he almost slipped off the edge of the cliff.

Sense 2:

Definition: A situation where the result is uncertain and could go either way.

Example sentence: The football match ended in a close call as the winning goal was scored just seconds before the final whistle.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1:

Definition: Almost resulting in a disaster or failure.

Example sentence: The driver had a close call with the car in front of him when it suddenly stopped.

Sense 2:

Definition: Having a narrow margin of difference.

Example sentence: It was a close call, but Team A won the game by just one point.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1:

Definition: To come near to (an event, outcome, or point in time) without actually reaching it.

Example sentence: The marathon runner closed in on the finish line, but it was a close call as his competitor reached it a split second before him.

Sense 2:

Definition: To narrow the gap between oneself and someone or something ahead in a race or competition.

Example sentence: With each stride, she closed the call between herself and the leading cyclist.