Synonyms for

Close

Verb / kləʊs / / kləʊz / Another word for close — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Close means to shut or fasten something, or to bring two things together.

Synonyms & similar words

pennypinching closedown shut closemouthed finale conclusion tightlipped ending closeup confining open fold end far stoppingpoint fillup conclude shutdown finish closefitting cheeseparing finis tight airless stuffy shut seal lock secure fasten bar block conclude end terminate finish complete converge approach near join unite connect link combine

Synonyms by register

Formal

adjacent proximate adjoining contiguous

Informal

near next handy tight

Literary

nigh imminent impending

Antonyms

open distant far apart separate remote unrestricted

Common collocations

  • close call
  • close friend
  • close race
  • close quarters
  • close relationship
  • close shave
  • close combat
  • close the door

Word family

noun closeness
verb close
adjective close
adverb closely

Usage note

The word 'close' can function as both an adjective (e.g., 'a close friend') and a verb (e.g., 'close the window'). Be mindful of its different meanings depending on context.

Example sentences

  1. Please close the window, it's getting cold.
  2. Can you close the book when you're done with it?
  3. Let's close the deal and sign the contract.
  4. The store will close in 10 minutes.
  5. The gap between the two buildings is beginning to close.

Quotes

  • All good things must come to a close.
  • When one door of happiness closes, another opens; but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one which has been opened for us.
  • The only way to close the gap between rich and poor is through education.

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