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/klˈəʊs/

/ˈkɫoʊs/, /ˈkɫoʊz/

[adjective] [verb] [adverb] [noun]

[ADJECTIVE]

near in distance or time; having similarities but not exactly the same

antonyms : distant

not being distant in relationship

antonyms : distant

describing a danger or trouble that almost happens

synonyms : near

nigh

antonyms : far

rigorously attentive; strict and thorough

marked by fidelity to an original

synonyms : faithful

(of a contest or contestants) evenly matched

synonyms : tight

crowded

synonyms : confining

of textiles

synonyms : tight

confined to specific persons

strictly confined or guarded

used of hair or haircuts

giving or spending with reluctance

synonyms : cheeseparing

near

penny-pinching

skinny

fitting closely but comfortably

synonyms : close-fitting

snug

inclined to secrecy or reticence about divulging information

synonyms : closelipped

closemouthed

secretive

tightlipped

lacking fresh air

synonyms : airless

stuffy

unaired

to close

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to move something like a window or door into a position that people or things cannot pass through

synonyms : shut

antonyms : open

1.1

to not be open anymore

synonyms : shut

antonyms : open

cease to operate or cause to cease operating

synonyms : close down

close up

fold

shut down

antonyms : open

to finalize a business deal

come together

synonyms : come together

to make a window or program disappear from the computer screen

antonyms : open

finish or terminate (meetings, speeches, etc.)

antonyms : open

come to a close

synonyms : conclude

finish a game in baseball by protecting a lead

bar access to

fill or stop up

synonyms : fill up

bring together all the elements or parts of

unite or bring into contact or bring together the edges of

synonyms : close up

change one's body stance so that the forward shoulder and foot are closer to the intended point of impact

draw near

engage at close quarters

be priced or listed when trading stops

[ADVERB]

without much space between

synonyms : near

nigh

in an attentive manner

synonyms : closely

tight

[NOUN]

a residential street with only one way in or out

the temporal end; the concluding time

synonyms : conclusion

the concluding part of any performance

synonyms : closing curtain

finale

finis

the last section of a communication

synonyms : closing

conclusion

end

ending

Examples

1. Detectives had closed the book on the Hornsey Murders case three years previously.

2. The shopkeeper closed the shop for a short break.

3. The police closed in.

4. Close the door, please.

Nearby words

close the stable door after the horse has bolted