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What is another word for Close? – 171 Close Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    near adjacent adjoining neighboring proximate imminent impending upcoming forthcoming approaching coming imminent proximal contiguity adjacent adjoining abutting consecutive consecutive following subsequent succeeding next nearest closest tight compact dense crowded intimate familiar friendly confidential secret secluded hidden isolated sheltered screened blocked obstructed barred locked sealed shut stopped finished concluded terminated ended completed done

    Meaning of Close

    According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "close" can be defined as: to move or bring something near to something else, or to something's normal position, to join or bring together the parts of something, or to stop something from being open or available.

    Definitions

    • Merriam-Webster defines "close" as: to bring together the parts of, to stop the operation of, or to bring to an end.

    Example Uses

    • The store will close at 6 PM today, so we need to hurry.
    • She tried to close the door, but it was stuck.
    • The company will close its doors permanently next month.
    • The close relationship between the two friends was evident in their conversation.
    • The close call with the accident left her shaken.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    open far distant remote separate detached disconnected isolated alone apart wide spacious roomy uncrowded deserted abandoned unlocked unsealed unrestricted unlimited endless ongoing continuing uninterrupted unbroken infinite vast expansive

    Related Nouns

    proximity nearness closeness adjacency contiguity vicinity neighborhood distance gap space interval pause break halt stop termination conclusion end finish completion seal lock barrier obstruction blockage enclosure confinement

    Related Verbs

    approach near come arrive reach join meet unite merge combine attach connect link bind tie fasten secure shut stop block obstruct bar lock seal enclose confine terminate end finish complete

    Related Adjectives

    near close adjacent adjoining neighboring proximate imminent intimate familiar friendly confidential secret secluded hidden isolated sheltered screened blocked obstructed barred locked sealed shut stopped finished concluded terminated ended completed done tight compact dense crowded