CLOSE as NOUN

1. Meaning
   • the concluding part of any performance
   Synonym(s)
   • closing curtain (what does closing curtain mean?)
   • finale (what does finale mean?)
   • finis (what does finis mean?)
   Hypernyms(s) close is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • finish (what does finish mean?)
   • finishing (what does finishing mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • conclude (what does conclude mean?)
   • close (what does close mean?)
2. Meaning
   • the last section of a communication
   Synonym(s)
   • closing (what does closing mean?)
   • conclusion (what does conclusion mean?)
   • end (what does end mean?)
   • ending (what does ending mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • in conclusion I want to say…
   Hypernyms(s) close is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • section (what does section mean?)
   • subdivision (what does subdivision mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • anticlimax (what does anticlimax mean?)
   • bathos (what does bathos mean?)
   • epilogue (what does epilogue mean?)
   • epilog (what does epilog mean?)
   • epilogue (what does epilogue mean?)
   • epilog (what does epilog mean?)
   • peroration (what does peroration mean?)
   • finale (what does finale mean?)
   • coda (what does coda mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • conclude (what does conclude mean?)
   • close (what does close mean?)
   • end (what does end mean?)
   • terminate (what does terminate mean?)
   • end (what does end mean?)
   • end (what does end mean?)
   • stop (what does stop mean?)
   • finish (what does finish mean?)
   • terminate (what does terminate mean?)
   • cease (what does cease mean?)
3. Meaning
   • the temporal end
   • the concluding time
   Synonym(s)
   • conclusion (what does conclusion mean?)
   • finale (what does finale mean?)
   • finis (what does finis mean?)
   • finish (what does finish mean?)
   • last (what does last mean?)
   • stopping point (what does stopping point mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • the stopping point of each round was signaled by a bell
   • the market was up at the finish
   • they were playing better at the close of the season
   Hypernyms(s) close is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • end (what does end mean?)
   • ending (what does ending mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • conclude (what does conclude mean?)
   • close (what does close mean?)
   • close (what does close mean?)
   • close (what does close mean?)
   • fold (what does fold mean?)
   • shut down (what does shut down mean?)
   • close down (what does close down mean?)
   • finish (what does finish mean?)
   • end (what does end mean?)
   • stop (what does stop mean?)
   • finish (what does finish mean?)
   • terminate (what does terminate mean?)
   • cease (what does cease mean?)
   • complete (what does complete mean?)
   • finish (what does finish mean?)

CLOSE as VERB

1. Meaning
   • finish a game in baseball by protecting a lead
   Usage Example(s)
   • The relief pitcher closed with two runs in the second inning
   Hypernyms(s) close is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • complete (what does complete mean?)
   • finish (what does finish mean?)
2. Meaning
   • complete a business deal, negotiation, or an agreement
   Usage Example(s)
   • We closed on the house on Friday
   • They closed the deal on the building
   Hypernyms(s) close is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • end (what does end mean?)
   • terminate (what does terminate mean?)
3. Meaning
   • unite or bring into contact or bring together the edges of
   Usage Example(s)
   • close the circuit
   • close a wound
   Hypernyms(s) close is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • join (what does join mean?)
   • bring together (what does bring together mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • closing (what does closing mean?)
   • closure (what does closure mean?)
4. Meaning
   • move so that an opening or passage is obstructed
   • make shut
   Synonym(s)
   • shut (what does shut mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • Close the door
   • shut the window
   Antonym(s)
   • open (what does open mean?)
   • open up (what does open up mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • snap (what does snap mean?)
   • slat (what does slat mean?)
   • slam (what does slam mean?)
   • bang (what does bang mean?)
   • shutter (what does shutter mean?)
   • draw (what does draw mean?)
   • bung (what does bung mean?)
   • seal (what does seal mean?)
   • seal off (what does seal off mean?)
   See Also
   • lock in (what does lock in mean?)
   • lock away (what does lock away mean?)
   • lock (what does lock mean?)
   • put away (what does put away mean?)
   • shut up (what does shut up mean?)
   • shut away (what does shut away mean?)
   • lock up (what does lock up mean?)
   • enclose (what does enclose mean?)
   • inclose (what does inclose mean?)
   • shut in (what does shut in mean?)
   Cause(s)
   • close (what does close mean?)
   • shut (what does shut mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • shutter (what does shutter mean?)
   • shutter (what does shutter mean?)
   • shutting (what does shutting mean?)
   • closing (what does closing mean?)
   • blockage (what does blockage mean?)
   • closure (what does closure mean?)
   • occlusion (what does occlusion mean?)
   • shutting (what does shutting mean?)
   • closing (what does closing mean?)
5. Meaning
   • become closed
   Synonym(s)
   • shut (what does shut mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • The windows closed with a loud bang
   Hypernyms(s) close is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • change state (what does change state mean?)
   • turn (what does turn mean?)
   Antonym(s)
   • open (what does open mean?)
   • open up (what does open up mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • shutter (what does shutter mean?)
   • shutting (what does shutting mean?)
   • closing (what does closing mean?)
6. Meaning
   • fill or stop up
   Synonym(s)
   • fill up (what does fill up mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • Can you close the cracks with caulking?
   Hypernyms(s) close is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • fill (what does fill mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • seal (what does seal mean?)
   • plug (what does plug mean?)
   • stop up (what does stop up mean?)
   • secure (what does secure mean?)
   • coapt (what does coapt mean?)
   • conglutinate (what does conglutinate mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • blockage (what does blockage mean?)
   • closure (what does closure mean?)
   • occlusion (what does occlusion mean?)
   • shutting (what does shutting mean?)
   • closing (what does closing mean?)
7. Meaning
   • bar access to
   Usage Example(s)
   • Due to the accident, the road had to be closed for several hours
   Hypernyms(s) close is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • barricade (what does barricade mean?)
   • block (what does block mean?)
   • blockade (what does blockade mean?)
   • stop (what does stop mean?)
   • block off (what does block off mean?)
   • block up (what does block up mean?)
   • bar (what does bar mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • blockage (what does blockage mean?)
   • closure (what does closure mean?)
   • occlusion (what does occlusion mean?)
   • shutting (what does shutting mean?)
   • closing (what does closing mean?)
8. Meaning
   • bring together all the elements or parts of
   Usage Example(s)
   • Management closed ranks
   Hypernyms(s) close is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • join (what does join mean?)
   • bring together (what does bring together mean?)
9. Meaning
   • draw near
   Usage Example(s)
   • The probe closed with the space station
   Hypernyms(s) close is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • approach (what does approach mean?)
   • near (what does near mean?)
   • come on (what does come on mean?)
   • go up (what does go up mean?)
   • draw near (what does draw near mean?)
   • draw close (what does draw close mean?)
   • come near (what does come near mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • closing (what does closing mean?)
   • closure (what does closure mean?)
   • closing (what does closing mean?)
   • closure (what does closure mean?)
10. Meaning
    • come together, as if in an embrace
    Synonym(s)
    • come together (what does come together mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • Her arms closed around her long lost relative
    Hypernyms(s) close is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • move (what does move mean?)
11. Meaning
    • change one’’s body stance so that the forward shoulder and foot are closer to the intended point of impact
    Hypernyms(s) close is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • move (what does move mean?)
12. Meaning
    • cause a window or an application to disappear on a computer desktop
    Hypernyms(s) close is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • end (what does end mean?)
    • terminate (what does terminate mean?)
    Antonym(s)
    • open (what does open mean?)
    Derived(s)
    • closure (what does closure mean?)
    • closedown (what does closedown mean?)
    • closing (what does closing mean?)
    • shutdown (what does shutdown mean?)
    • shutting (what does shutting mean?)
    • closing (what does closing mean?)
13. Meaning
    • engage at close quarters
    Usage Example(s)
    • close with the enemy
    Hypernyms(s) close is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • prosecute (what does prosecute mean?)
    • engage (what does engage mean?)
    • pursue (what does pursue mean?)
    Derived(s)
    • closing (what does closing mean?)
    • closure (what does closure mean?)
14. Meaning
    • finish or terminate (meetings, speeches, etc.)
    Usage Example(s)
    • The meeting was closed with a charge by the chairman of the board
    Hypernyms(s) close is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • end (what does end mean?)
    • terminate (what does terminate mean?)
    Antonym(s)
    • open (what does open mean?)
    Derived(s)
    • closure (what does closure mean?)
    • closedown (what does closedown mean?)
    • closing (what does closing mean?)
    • shutdown (what does shutdown mean?)
    • stopping point (what does stopping point mean?)
    • finale (what does finale mean?)
    • finis (what does finis mean?)
    • finish (what does finish mean?)
    • last (what does last mean?)
    • conclusion (what does conclusion mean?)
    • close (what does close mean?)
    • completion (what does completion mean?)
    • culmination (what does culmination mean?)
    • closing (what does closing mean?)
    • windup (what does windup mean?)
    • mop up (what does mop up mean?)
15. Meaning
    • cease to operate or cause to cease operating
    Synonym(s)
    • close down (what does close down mean?)
    • fold (what does fold mean?)
    • shut down (what does shut down mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • The owners decided to move and to close the factory
    • My business closes every night at 8 P.M.
    Antonym(s)
    • open (what does open mean?)
    • open up (what does open up mean?)
    Hyponym(s)
    • adjourn (what does adjourn mean?)
    • withdraw (what does withdraw mean?)
    • retire (what does retire mean?)
    Derived(s)
    • closure (what does closure mean?)
    • closedown (what does closedown mean?)
    • closing (what does closing mean?)
    • shutdown (what does shutdown mean?)
    • closure (what does closure mean?)
    • closedown (what does closedown mean?)
    • closing (what does closing mean?)
    • shutdown (what does shutdown mean?)
    • closer (what does closer mean?)
    • closure (what does closure mean?)
    • closedown (what does closedown mean?)
    • closing (what does closing mean?)
    • shutdown (what does shutdown mean?)
    • stopping point (what does stopping point mean?)
    • finale (what does finale mean?)
    • finis (what does finis mean?)
    • finish (what does finish mean?)
    • last (what does last mean?)
    • conclusion (what does conclusion mean?)
    • close (what does close mean?)
    • closure (what does closure mean?)
    • closedown (what does closedown mean?)
    • closing (what does closing mean?)
    • shutdown (what does shutdown mean?)
16. Meaning
    • come to a close
    Synonym(s)
    • conclude (what does conclude mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • The concert closed with a nocturne by Chopin
    Hypernyms(s) close is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • end (what does end mean?)
    • stop (what does stop mean?)
    • finish (what does finish mean?)
    • terminate (what does terminate mean?)
    • cease (what does cease mean?)
    Derived(s)
    • stopping point (what does stopping point mean?)
    • finale (what does finale mean?)
    • finis (what does finis mean?)
    • finish (what does finish mean?)
    • last (what does last mean?)
    • conclusion (what does conclusion mean?)
    • close (what does close mean?)
    • finale (what does finale mean?)
    • close (what does close mean?)
    • closing curtain (what does closing curtain mean?)
    • finis (what does finis mean?)
    • conclusion (what does conclusion mean?)
    • end (what does end mean?)
    • close (what does close mean?)
    • closing (what does closing mean?)
    • ending (what does ending mean?)
    • completion (what does completion mean?)
    • culmination (what does culmination mean?)
    • closing (what does closing mean?)
    • windup (what does windup mean?)
    • mop up (what does mop up mean?)
17. Meaning
    • be priced or listed when trading stops
    Usage Example(s)
    • The stock market closed high this Friday
    • My new stocks closed at $59 last night
    Hypernyms(s) close is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • trade (what does trade mean?)

CLOSE as ADJECTIVE

1. Meaning
   • marked by fidelity to an original
   Synonym(s)
   • faithful (what does faithful mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • a close translation
   • a faithful copy of the portrait
   • a faithful rendering of the observed facts
   Similar To
   • accurate (what does accurate mean?)
2. Meaning
   • rigorously attentive
   • strict and thorough
   Usage Example(s)
   • close supervision
   • paid close attention
   • a close study
   • kept a close watch on expenditures
   Similar To
   • careful (what does careful mean?)
3. Meaning
   • not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
   Synonym(s)
   • near (what does near mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • near neighbors
   • in the near future
   • they are near equals
   • his nearest approach to success
   • a very near thing
   • a near hit by the bomb
   • she was near tears
   • she was close to tears
   Antonym(s)
   • far (what does far mean?)
   Similar To
   • adjacent (what does adjacent mean?)
   • moral(a) (what does moral(a) mean?)
   • nearby (what does nearby mean?)
   • nearer (what does nearer mean?)
   • neighbor (what does neighbor mean?)
   • neighbour (what does neighbour mean?)
   • neighboring(a) (what does neighboring(a) mean?)
   • neighbouring(a) (what does neighbouring(a) mean?)
   • nigh (what does nigh mean?)
   • warm (what does warm mean?)
   • hot (what does hot mean?)
   • nighest (what does nighest mean?)
   • nearest (what does nearest mean?)
   Attribute(s)
   • distance (what does distance mean?)
4. Meaning
   • at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
   Usage Example(s)
   • close to noon
   • how close are we to town?
   • a close formation of ships
   Antonym(s)
   • distant (what does distant mean?)
   Similar To
   • adjacent (what does adjacent mean?)
   • next (what does next mean?)
   • side by side(p) (what does side by side(p) mean?)
   • ambient (what does ambient mean?)
   • appressed (what does appressed mean?)
   • adpressed (what does adpressed mean?)
   • approximate (what does approximate mean?)
   • close together(p) (what does close together(p) mean?)
   • at hand(p) (what does at hand(p) mean?)
   • close at hand(p) (what does close at hand(p) mean?)
   • imminent (what does imminent mean?)
   • impending (what does impending mean?)
   • at hand(p) (what does at hand(p) mean?)
   • close at hand(p) (what does close at hand(p) mean?)
   • close-hauled (what does close-hauled mean?)
   • close-set(a) (what does close-set(a) mean?)
   • close set(p) (what does close set(p) mean?)
   • contiguous (what does contiguous mean?)
   • immediate (what does immediate mean?)
   • encompassing(a) (what does encompassing(a) mean?)
   • surrounding(a) (what does surrounding(a) mean?)
   • enveloping(a) (what does enveloping(a) mean?)
   • hand-to-hand (what does hand-to-hand mean?)
   • juxtaposed (what does juxtaposed mean?)
   • proximate (what does proximate mean?)
   • walk-to(a) (what does walk-to(a) mean?)
   • walking(a) (what does walking(a) mean?)
   • nestled (what does nestled mean?)
   • snuggled (what does snuggled mean?)
   • scalelike (what does scalelike mean?)
   Attribute(s)
   • distance (what does distance mean?)
5. Meaning
   • close in relevance or relationship
   Usage Example(s)
   • a close family
   • we are all…in close sympathy with…
   • close kin
   • a close resemblance
   Antonym(s)
   • distant (what does distant mean?)
   Similar To
   • approximate (what does approximate mean?)
   • near (what does near mean?)
   • boon (what does boon mean?)
   • chummy (what does chummy mean?)
   • buddy-buddy (what does buddy-buddy mean?)
   • thick(p) (what does thick(p) mean?)
   • close-knit (what does close-knit mean?)
   • closely knit (what does closely knit mean?)
   • confidential (what does confidential mean?)
   • cozy (what does cozy mean?)
   • dear (what does dear mean?)
   • good (what does good mean?)
   • near (what does near mean?)
   • familiar (what does familiar mean?)
   • intimate (what does intimate mean?)
   • intimate (what does intimate mean?)
6. Meaning
   • inclined to secrecy or reticence about divulging information
   Synonym(s)
   • closelipped (what does closelipped mean?)
   • closemouthed (what does closemouthed mean?)
   • secretive (what does secretive mean?)
   • tightlipped (what does tightlipped mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • although they knew her whereabouts her friends kept close about it
   Similar To
   • uncommunicative (what does uncommunicative mean?)
   • incommunicative (what does incommunicative mean?)
7. Meaning
   • crowded
   Synonym(s)
   • confining (what does confining mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • close quarters
   Similar To
   • confined (what does confined mean?)
8. Meaning
   • (of a contest or contestants) evenly matched
   Synonym(s)
   • tight (what does tight mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • a close contest
   • a close election
   • a tight game
   Similar To
   • equal (what does equal mean?)
9. Meaning
   • giving or spending with reluctance
   Synonym(s)
   • cheeseparing (what does cheeseparing mean?)
   • near (what does near mean?)
   • penny-pinching (what does penny-pinching mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • our cheeseparing administration
   • very close (or near) with his money
   • a penny-pinching miserly old man
   Similar To
   • stingy (what does stingy mean?)
   • ungenerous (what does ungenerous mean?)
10. Meaning
    • used of hair or haircuts
    Usage Example(s)
    • a close military haircut
    Similar To
    • short (what does short mean?)
11. Meaning
    • fitting closely but comfortably
    Synonym(s)
    • close-fitting (what does close-fitting mean?)
    • snug (what does snug mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • a close fit
    Similar To
    • tight (what does tight mean?)
12. Meaning
    • confined to specific persons
    Usage Example(s)
    • a close secret
    Similar To
    • private (what does private mean?)
13. Meaning
    • strictly confined or guarded
    Usage Example(s)
    • kept under close custody
    Similar To
    • restrained (what does restrained mean?)
14. Meaning
    • of textiles
    Synonym(s)
    • tight (what does tight mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • a close weave
    • smooth percale with a very tight weave
    Similar To
    • fine (what does fine mean?)
15. Meaning
    • lacking fresh air
    Synonym(s)
    • airless (what does airless mean?)
    • stuffy (what does stuffy mean?)
    • unaired (what does unaired mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • a dusty airless attic
    • the dreadfully close atmosphere
    • hot and stuffy and the air was blue with smoke
    Similar To
    • unventilated (what does unventilated mean?)

CLOSE as ADVERB

1. Meaning
   • near in time or place or relationship
   Synonym(s)
   • near (what does near mean?)
   • nigh (what does nigh mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • as the wedding day drew near
   • stood near the door
   • don”t shoot until they come near
   • getting near to the true explanation
   • her mother is always near
   • The end draws nigh
   • the bullet didn”t come close
2. Meaning
   • in an attentive manner
   Synonym(s)
   • closely (what does closely mean?)
   • tight (what does tight mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • he remained close on his guard
   Pertainym(s)
   • close (what does close mean?)