Synonyms for
Closer
Definition
Closer means nearer in space, time, or relationship.
Synonyms & similar words
skinny
unaired
distant
cheeseparing
tightlipped
near
confining
airless
tight
nearer
snug
secretive
faithful
closemouthed
closelipped
finisher
nigh
stuffy
nigher
far
close
nearer
adjacent
proximate
next
neighboring
approaching
approximate
immediate
adjoining
abutting
bordering
connecting
contiguous
joining
near
handy
convenient
local
imminent
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- closer look
- closer examination
- closer relationship
- closer to home
- closer ties
- closer contact
- closer shave
- closer race
Word family
Usage note
As an adjective, 'closer' is the comparative form of 'close'. It is often used to describe proximity in space, time, or relationship. Be mindful of its comparative nature; avoid using it with 'more' (e.g., 'more closer' is incorrect).
Compare "closer" with another word →
Example sentences
- She moved closer to the stage to see the performers better.
- I need you to come closer so I can hear you.
- The store is just a few blocks closer from here.
- The finish line is getting closer and closer.
- As we get closer to winter, the days become shorter.
Quotes
'The closer we come to the negative, to death, the more we blossom.' - Anaïs Nin
'The closer a man approaches tragedy the more intense is his concentration of emotion upon the fixed point of his commitment, which is to say the closer he approaches what in life we call fanaticism.' - Arthur Miller
'The closer one gets to the top, the more one finds that there is no 'top'.' - Nancy Barcus