Top synonyms for “close”: airless, cheeseparing, close down, close up, close-fitting, closelipped, closely, closemouthed, and 72 more below.
Definitions
- (noun)the concluding part of any performance
- (noun)the last section of a communication“in conclusion I want to say...”
- (noun)the temporal end; the concluding time“the stopping point of each round was signaled by a bell”
- (verb)finish a game in baseball by protecting a lead“The relief pitcher closed with two runs in the second inning”
- (verb)complete a business deal, negotiation, or an agreement“We closed on the house on Friday”
- (verb)unite or bring into contact or bring together the edges of“close the circuit”
- (verb)move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut“Close the door”
- (verb)become closed“The windows closed with a loud bang”
- (verb)fill or stop up“Can you close the cracks with caulking?”
- (verb)bar access to“Due to the accident, the road had to be closed for several hours”
- (verb)bring together all the elements or parts of“Management closed ranks”
- (verb)draw near“The probe closed with the space station”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is another word for "close"?
Common synonyms for "close" include airless, cheeseparing, close down, close up, close-fitting, closelipped. Our thesaurus lists 80 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What is the opposite of "close"?
Antonyms for "close" include distant, open. Use opposites in songwriting to create contrast, tension, or surprise within a verse.
What does "close" mean?
the concluding part of any performance
How do I use synonyms when writing lyrics?
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