Beginner Family & Relationships

Close-knit

/ˌkləʊsˈnɪt/ adjective

Meaning

(of a family or group) very united, with strong relationships between members

हिंदी मेंघनिष्ठ, आपस में जुड़ा हुआ

Example Sentences

“Ours is a close-knit family — we speak on the phone every single day.”

हमारा परिवार बहुत घनिष्ठ है — हम रोज़ फ़ोन पर बात करते हैं।

⚠ Common Mistake

Confused with "closed" — the spelling is "close-knit" (a knitting metaphor), not "closed-knit."

Good to Know

Synonyms
tight-knit, united
Antonyms
estranged, distant

Written and reviewed by Maninder Thind · Last updated 17 August 2026

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