Close: meaning, definitions and examples

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[ kləʊs ]

Adjective / Adverb / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

in proximity

Near in space, time, or relationship.

Synonyms

adjacent, near, proximate

Examples of usage

  • We live close to the park.
  • The store is close to my house.
  • She has a close relationship with her sister.
Context #2 | Adverb

in proximity

Near in space, time, or relationship.

Synonyms

almost, nearby, nearly

Examples of usage

  • The two buildings are close together.
  • She stood close to the edge of the cliff.
Context #3 | Verb

shut

Move or cause to move so as to cover an opening.

Synonyms

seal, shut, shut down

Examples of usage

  • He closed the book.
  • She closed the door behind her.
  • The store closes at 9 PM.

Translations

Translations of the word "close" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fechar

🇮🇳 बंद करना

🇩🇪 schließen

🇮🇩 menutup

🇺🇦 закрити

🇵🇱 zamknąć

🇯🇵 閉じる (とじる)

🇫🇷 fermer

🇪🇸 cerrar

🇹🇷 kapatmak

🇰🇷 닫다

🇸🇦 إغلاق

🇨🇿 zavřít

🇸🇰 zatvoriť

🇨🇳 关闭 (guānbì)

🇸🇮 zapreti

🇮🇸 loka

🇰🇿 жабу

🇬🇪 დახურვა

🇦🇿 bağlamaq

🇲🇽 cerrar

Etymology

The word 'close' originated from the Old French word 'clos', meaning 'enclosure' or 'confined'. Over time, it evolved to be used in various contexts such as proximity, shutting, or conclusion. The versatility of 'close' has made it a commonly used word in the English language.

See also: closed, closely, closeness, closer, closest, closet, closing, closure, closures, disclose, enclose, enclosure.

Word Frequency Rank

With position #434, this word is vital for basic English fluency. It appears very frequently in everyday language and should be among the first words you learn and actively use.