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Meaning of close
The primary meaning of the word "close" is to move or bring something near to another thing or person, or to stop something from being open or available.
Etymology of close
The word "close" originated from Old English "clōsan" which means "to shut" or "to fasten"
It is also related to Old Norse "klōsa" and Dutch "kluisen" with similar meanings
The word has been used in English since the 9th century and has evolved to include various senses and connotations
Synonyms
shut
near
adjacent
neighboring
proximate
imminent
impending
forthcoming
upcoming
adjacent
adjoining
abutting
contiguous
proximal
nearby
nigh
close by
handy
convenient
tight
secure
firm
hermetic
airtight
watertight
sealed
locked
barred
bolted
latched
stopped
blocked
obstructed
barricaded
walled
fenced
confined
restricted
limited
shut off
closed off
isolated
secluded
private
intimate
cozy
snug
compact
dense
thick
heavy
tight
narrow
confined
restricted
limited
Definitions
- To move or bring something near to another thing or person
- * To stop something from being open or available
- * To join or bring together two or more things
- * To finish or complete something
- * To stop or terminate an activity or operation
Usage Examples
- The store will close at 6 PM today
- * Can you close the door behind you?
- * The company will close its operations in the city
- * The close relationship between the two friends was evident
- * The close call with the accident left her shaken
Antonyms
open
far
distant
remote
separate
detached
disconnected
isolated
apart
wide
loose
insecure
unsealed
unlocked
unbolted
unlatched
unrestricted
unlimited
available
accessible
public
exposed
vulnerable
gaping
yawning
unclosed
ajar
agape