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closer

UK
/ˈkləʊsə/
US
/ˈkloʊsər/

Translations

closeradjective
closer
Comp.
closest
Super.
UK
/ˈkləʊ.sə/
US
/ˈkloʊ.sɚ/
Comparative degree of the adjective close; used attributively and predicatively.
closernoun
closers
pl
UK
/ˈkləʊ.zə/
US
/ˈkloʊ.zɚ/
The concert ended with a spectacular closer.
Концерт завершился впечатляющим финалом.
The closer of the team is known for his fast pitches.
Замыкатель команды известен своими быстрыми подачами.
Additional translations
концовка
завершение
Synonyms
proximity
nearness
closeness
adjacency
vicinity
closeradverb
Comparative degree of the adverb close.
closeadverb

closer

UK
/kləʊs/
US
/kləʊs/
He lives quite close to the office, so he usually walks to work.
Он живёт довольно близко к офису, поэтому обычно ходит на работу пешком.
The houses in this old European street were built close together.
Дома на этой старой европейской улице были построены плотно друг к другу.
Additional translations
рядом
вплотную
крепко
closeadjective

closer

Comp.

closer
Comp.
closest
Super.
UK
/kləʊs/
US
/kloʊs/
She is a close friend of mine.
Она моя близкая подруга.
They have a close relationship.
У них тесные отношения.
The fabric has a close weave.
Ткань имеет плотное переплетение.
He made a close examination of the evidence.
Он провел тщательное исследование доказательств.
Additional translations
близлежащий
закрытый
сжатый
Synonyms
intimate
imminent
tight
nearby
proximate
adjacent
near
Antonyms
distant
far

Definitions

closeradjective
More near in space, time, relationship, or degree; comparative form of close.
Her new apartment is closer to the office than the old one.
closernoun
A person whose job or role is to close and secure a business, facility, or activity at the end of a period.
The closer locked all the doors and set the alarm before leaving.
A relief pitcher who specializes in closing out games, typically in the final inning.
The team's closer came in to pitch the ninth inning and secured the win.
A person who is skilled at bringing a business deal to a successful conclusion.
As a top closer, she was often called in to finalize important contracts.
A mechanical device that automatically closes a door or gate after it has been opened.
The fire door is fitted with a hydraulic closer to ensure it shuts by itself.
closeradverb
At a smaller distance; with less space between; comparative form of close.
Come closer so you can see the details.
closeadverb
At or to a short distance; nearby.
Come close and I'll tell you a secret.
With little or no space between; tightly.
She held the baby close.
closeadjective
Near in space or time.
The store is very close to my house.
Having a strong personal relationship.
They have been close friends since childhood.
Careful and thorough.
She gave the document a close examination.
Narrow or tight in terms of space or margin.
The race was a close finish.
Secretive or not willing to share information.
He is very close about his personal life.
Uncomfortably warm, humid, and lacking fresh air; stuffy.
It was so close in the cabin that everyone was sweating.
Not generous with money; stingy.
My uncle is very close with his money and rarely spends on anything unnecessary.
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