"close" Definition

Definitions for the word "close" from multiple English dictionaries.

1. adj.
1 (often foll. By to) situated at a short distance or interval. 2 a having a strong or immediate relation or connection (close friend). B in intimate friendship or association. C corresponding almost exactly (close resemblance). 3 in or almost in contact (close combat). 4 dense, compact, with no or only slight intervals. 5 (of a contest etc.) In which competitors are almost equal. 6 leaving no gaps or weaknesses, rigorous (close reasoning). 7 concentrated, searching. 8 (of air etc.) Stuffy, humid. 9 closed, shut. 10 limited to certain persons etc. (close corporation). 11 hidden, secret; secretive. 12 niggardly. adv. At only a short distance or interval. n. 1 street closed at one end. 2 precinct of a cathedral. at close quarters very close together. closely adv. Closeness n. [latin clausus from claudo shut]
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884
2. v.
(-sing) 1 a shut. B block up. 2 bring or come to an end. 3 end the day''s business. 4 bring or come closer or into contact. 5 make (an electric circuit etc.) Continuous. n. Conclusion, end. close down (of a shop etc.) Discontinue business. Close in 1 enclose. 2 come nearer. 3 (of days) get successively shorter. Close up 1 (often foll. By to) move closer. 2 shut. 3 block up. 4 (of an aperture) grow smaller. [latin: related to *close1]
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884

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