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US /kloʊz/

UK /kləʊz/

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adj.AdjectiveAlmost; near
That was a close race, they both could have won
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To come progressively nearer to something
The space between these bookcases will need to close
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To end; to bring to an end
The meeting will close before it becomes dark
adj.Adjective(Of a friend) well-known; liked by others
The two girls are very close friends
adj.AdjectiveBeing near or related
She’s a close relative, in fact she’s my cousin
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To make something shut; stop from being open
Please close the window so the dust will not come in
adj.AdjectiveSimilar; nearly the same
The colors of these two shirts are close to one another
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To complete or finalize (a deal, transaction, etc.).
We closed the deal yesterday.
adv.AdverbNear in space or time.
Stay close to me.
n.NounThe end or conclusion.
At the close of the day.
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To block or obstruct (a road, etc.).
The police closed the road after the accident.
adj.Adjective (of the weather) uncomfortably warm and humid; stifling.
It's very close in here; can we open a window?
adj.AdjectiveWith little difference between competitors; nearly equal.
A close contest.

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