Close /kləʊz/

The meaning and definition of Close, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun

An end or conclusion.
“We owe them our thanks for bringing the project to a successful close.”
The manner of shutting; the union of parts; junction.

verb

(physical) To remove a gap.
(social) To finish, to terminate.

Synonyms end finale narrow shut close off close up

Antonyms beginning start extend widen open begin

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