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adjective (a)

  • at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other(adj.all)
    Example:
    Close to noon.
    How close are we to town?.
    A close formation of ships.
    Antonym:
    distant
    source: wordnet30
  • close in relevance or relationship(adj.all)
    Example:
    A close family.
    We are all...in close sympathy with....
    Close kin.
    A close resemblance.
    Antonym:
    distant, remote
    source: wordnet30
  • not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances(adj.all)
    Example:
    She was close to tears.
    Had a close call.
    Synonym:
    near, nigh
    Antonym:
    far
    source: wordnet30
  • Shut fast; closed; tight; as, a close box.(adjective)
    source: webster1913

noun (n)

  • the temporal end; the concluding time(noun.time)
    Example:
    They were playing better at the close of the season.
    Synonym:
    conclusion, finale, finis, finish, last, stopping point
    source: wordnet30
  • the last section of a communication(noun.communication)
    Synonym:
    closing, conclusion, end, ending
    source: wordnet30
  • the concluding part of any performance(noun.act)
    Synonym:
    closing curtain, finale, finis
    source: wordnet30
  • The manner of shutting; the union of parts; junction.(noun)
    source: webster1913
  • An inclosed place; especially, a small field or piece of land surrounded by a wall, hedge, or fence of any kind; -- specifically, the precinct of a cathedral or abbey.(noun)
    source: webster1913

adverb (r)

  • near in time or place or relationship(adv.all)
    Example:
    The bullet didn't come close.
    Don't get too close to the fire.
    source: wordnet30
  • in an attentive manner(adv.all)
    Example:
    He remained close on his guard.
    Synonym:
    closely, tight
    source: wordnet30
  • In a close manner.(adverb)
    source: webster1913

adjective satellite (s)

  • rigorously attentive; strict and thorough(adj.all)
    Example:
    Close supervision.
    Paid close attention.
    A close study.
    Kept a close watch on expenditures.
    source: wordnet30
  • marked by fidelity to an original(adj.all)
    Example:
    A close translation.
    Synonym:
    faithful
    source: wordnet30
  • (of a contest or contestants) evenly matched(adj.all)
    Example:
    A close contest.
    A close election.
    Synonym:
    tight
    source: wordnet30
  • crowded(adj.all)
    Example:
    Close quarters.
    Synonym:
    confining
    source: wordnet30
  • lacking fresh air(adj.all)
    Example:
    The dreadfully close atmosphere.
    Synonym:
    airless, stuffy, unaired
    source: wordnet30
  • of textiles(adj.all)
    Example:
    A close weave.
    source: wordnet30
  • strictly confined or guarded(adj.all)
    Example:
    Kept under close custody.
    source: wordnet30
  • confined to specific persons(adj.all)
    Example:
    A close secret.
    source: wordnet30
  • fitting closely but comfortably(adj.all)
    Example:
    A close fit.
    Synonym:
    close-fitting, snug
    source: wordnet30
  • used of hair or haircuts(adj.all)
    Example:
    A close military haircut.
    source: wordnet30
  • giving or spending with reluctance(adj.all)
    Example:
    Very close (or near) with his money.
    Synonym:
    cheeseparing, near, penny-pinching, skinny
    source: wordnet30
  • inclined to secrecy or reticence about divulging information(adj.all)
    Example:
    Although they knew her whereabouts her friends kept close about it.
    Synonym:
    closelipped, closemouthed, secretive, tightlipped
    source: wordnet30

verb (v)

  • move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut(verb.contact)
    Example:
    Close the door.
    Synonym:
    shut
    Antonym:
    open, open up
    source: wordnet30
  • become closed(verb.contact)
    Example:
    The windows closed with a loud bang.
    source: wordnet30
  • cease to operate or cause to cease operating(verb.social)
    Example:
    The owners decided to move and to close the factory.
    My business closes every night at 8 P.M..
    Close up the shop.
    Synonym:
    close down, close up, fold, shut down
    source: wordnet30
  • finish or terminate (meetings, speeches, etc.)(verb.social)
    Example:
    The meeting was closed with a charge by the chairman of the board.
    source: wordnet30
  • come to a close(verb.stative)
    Example:
    The concert closed with a nocturne by Chopin.
    Synonym:
    conclude
    source: wordnet30
  • complete a business deal, negotiation, or an agreement(verb.communication)
    Example:
    We closed on the house on Friday.
    They closed the deal on the building.
    source: wordnet30
  • be priced or listed when trading stops(verb.stative)
    Example:
    The stock market closed high this Friday.
    My new stocks closed at $59 last night.
    source: wordnet30
  • engage at close quarters(verb.social)
    Example:
    Close with the enemy.
    source: wordnet30
  • cause a window or an application to disappear on a computer desktop(verb.perception)
    Antonym:
    open
    source: wordnet30
  • change one's body stance so that the forward shoulder and foot are closer to the intended point of impact(verb.motion)
    source: wordnet30
  • come together, as if in an embrace(verb.motion)
    Example:
    Her arms closed around her long lost relative.
    Synonym:
    come together
    source: wordnet30
  • draw near(verb.motion)
    Example:
    The probe closed with the space station.
    source: wordnet30
  • bring together all the elements or parts of(verb.contact)
    Example:
    Management closed ranks.
    source: wordnet30
  • bar access to(verb.contact)
    Example:
    Due to the accident, the road had to be closed for several hours.
    source: wordnet30
  • fill or stop up(verb.contact)
    Example:
    Can you close the cracks with caulking?.
    Synonym:
    fill up
    source: wordnet30
  • unite or bring into contact or bring together the edges of(verb.contact)
    Example:
    Close the circuit.
    Close a wound.
    Close a book.
    Close up an umbrella.
    Synonym:
    close up
    source: wordnet30
  • finish a game in baseball by protecting a lead(verb.change)
    Example:
    The relief pitcher closed with two runs in the second inning.
    source: wordnet30
  • To stop, or fill up, as an opening; to shut; as, to close the eyes; to close a door.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To come together; to unite or coalesce, as the parts of a wound, or parts separated.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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