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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

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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

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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

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Shut fast; closed; tight; as, a close box.(adjective)

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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

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the last section of a communication(noun.communication)

Synonym:
closing, conclusion, end, ending

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the concluding part of any performance(noun.act)

Synonym:
closing curtain, finale, finis

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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.

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in an attentive manner(adv.all)

Example:
He remained close on his guard.

Synonym:
closely, tight

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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.

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marked by fidelity to an original(adj.all)

Example:
A close translation.

Synonym:
faithful

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(of a contest or contestants) evenly matched(adj.all)

Example:
A close contest.
A close election.

Synonym:
tight

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crowded(adj.all)

Example:
Close quarters.

Synonym:
confining

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lacking fresh air(adj.all)

Example:
The dreadfully close atmosphere.

Synonym:
airless, stuffy, unaired

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of textiles(adj.all)

Example:
A close weave.

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strictly confined or guarded(adj.all)

Example:
Kept under close custody.

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confined to specific persons(adj.all)

Example:
A close secret.

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fitting closely but comfortably(adj.all)

Example:
A close fit.

Synonym:
close-fitting, snug

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used of hair or haircuts(adj.all)

Example:
A close military haircut.

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giving or spending with reluctance(adj.all)

Example:
Very close (or near) with his money.

Synonym:
cheeseparing, near, penny-pinching, skinny

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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

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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

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become closed(verb.contact)

Example:
The windows closed with a loud bang.

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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

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finish or terminate (meetings, speeches, etc.)(verb.social)

Example:
The meeting was closed with a charge by the chairman of the board.

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come to a close(verb.stative)

Example:
The concert closed with a nocturne by Chopin.

Synonym:
conclude

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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.

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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.

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engage at close quarters(verb.social)

Example:
Close with the enemy.

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cause a window or an application to disappear on a computer desktop(verb.perception)

Antonym:
open

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

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come together, as if in an embrace(verb.motion)

Example:
Her arms closed around her long lost relative.

Synonym:
come together

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draw near(verb.motion)

Example:
The probe closed with the space station.

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bring together all the elements or parts of(verb.contact)

Example:
Management closed ranks.

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bar access to(verb.contact)

Example:
Due to the accident, the road had to be closed for several hours.

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fill or stop up(verb.contact)

Example:
Can you close the cracks with caulking?.

Synonym:
fill up

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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

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finish a game in baseball by protecting a lead(verb.change)

Example:
The relief pitcher closed with two runs in the second inning.

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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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