CLOSE
Scrabble letter values: C3L1O1S1E1 = 7
Definition
- adverb near in time or place or relationship. — synonyms: near, nigh
- adverb in an attentive manner. — synonyms: closely, tight
- noun the temporal end. — synonyms: stopping_point, finale, finis, finish, last, conclusion
- noun the last section of a communication. — synonyms: conclusion, end, closing, ending
- noun the concluding part of any performance. — synonyms: finale, closing_curtain, finis
- adjective at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other.
- adjective close in relevance or relationship.
- adjective not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances. — synonyms: near, nigh
- adjective rigorously attentive.
- adjective marked by fidelity to an original. — synonyms: faithful
- adjective (of a contest or contestants) evenly matched. — synonyms: tight
- adjective crowded. — synonyms: confining
- adjective lacking fresh air. — synonyms: airless, stuffy, unaired
- adjective of textiles. — synonyms: tight
- adjective strictly confined or guarded.
- adjective confined to specific persons.
- adjective fitting closely but comfortably. — synonyms: snug, close-fitting
- adjective used of hair or haircuts.
- adjective giving or spending with reluctance. — synonyms: cheeseparing, near, penny-pinching, skinny
- adjective inclined to secrecy or reticence about divulging information. — synonyms: closelipped, closemouthed, secretive, tightlipped
- verb move so that an opening or passage is obstructed. — synonyms: shut
- verb become closed. — synonyms: shut
- verb cease to operate or cause to cease operating. — synonyms: close_up, fold, shut_down, close_down
- verb finish or terminate (meetings, speeches, etc.).
- verb come to a close. — synonyms: conclude
- verb complete a business deal, negotiation, or an agreement.
- verb be priced or listed when trading stops.
- verb engage at close quarters.
- verb cause a window or an application to disappear on a computer desktop.
- verb change one's body stance so that the forward shoulder and foot are closer to the intended point of impact.
- verb come together, as if in an embrace. — synonyms: come_together
- verb draw near.
- verb bring together all the elements or parts of.
- verb bar access to.
- verb fill or stop up. — synonyms: fill_up
- verb unite or bring into contact or bring together the edges of. — synonyms: close_up
- verb finish a game in baseball by protecting a lead.
Examples
- “as the wedding day drew near”
- “stood near the door”
- “don't shoot until they come near”