Is Close Knit Hyphenated?

Close-knit and tight-knit are compound words that are synonyms. A compound word is composed of two or more words used together. ... Note that both close-knit and tight-knit are rendered with hyphens.

Is it close nit or close knit?

(of a group) Closely linked or connected, as by a common identity, culture, or bond. I come from a close-knit family; we never keep secrets from one another. The definition of close knit is connected or staying near, especially for a family.

How do you spell close knit family?

A close-knit group of people are closely linked, do things together, and take an interest in each other.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

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