When to see a doctor. People may have symptoms after a traumatic event but not have PTSD - the feelings may include fear and anxiety, as well as a lack of concentration, sadness and changes in sleeping and eating habits. There may even be bouts of crying. This does not necessarily mean that the person has PTSD.
Synonyms: close, immediate, near, proximate. These adjectives mean not far from another in space, time, or relationship: an airport close to town; her immediate family; his nearest relative; the proximate neighborhood. See Also Synonyms at complete.
Related words. 1  closely tied. 2  closely connected. 3  closely correspond. 4  closely/jealously guard something. 5  monitor something closely/carefully. 6  closely/directly/intimately related. 7  inspect something closely/carefully/thoroughly. 8  be closely/inextricably/intimately linked. 9  closely/faintly/strongly/vaguely resemble.