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Meaning of close
noun
- An end or conclusion. Example: We owe them our thanks for bringing the project to a successful close.
- The manner of shutting; the union of parts; junction.
- A grapple in wrestling.
- The conclusion of a strain of music; cadence.
- A double bar marking the end.
verb
- (physical) To remove a gap.
- (social) To finish, to terminate.
- To come or gather around; to enclose; to encompass; to confine.
- To have a vector sum of 0; that is, to form a closed polygon.
noun
- (chiefly Yorkshire) An enclosed field.
- (chiefly British) A street that ends in a dead end.
- A very narrow alley between two buildings, often overhung by one of the buildings above the ground floor.
- The common staircase in a tenement.
- A cathedral close.
adjective
- Closed, shut.
- Narrow; confined. Example: a close alley; close quarters
- At a little distance; near. Example: Is your house close?
- Intimate; well-loved. Example: He is a close friend.
- Oppressive; without motion or ventilation; causing a feeling of lassitude.
Source: Free Dictionary API.
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A dictionary checker verifies whether a typed word exists in a word list. It is useful for word games, puzzle checks, spelling checks, and quick vocabulary confirmation.
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