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US /kloʊz/

UK /kləʊz/

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adjective

  • Almost; near
  • (Of a friend) well-known; liked by others
  • Being near or related
  • Similar; nearly the same
  • Intimate; on very good terms.
  • (of the weather) uncomfortably warm and humid; stifling.
  • With little difference between competitors; nearly equal.

verb

  • To come progressively nearer to something
  • To end; to bring to an end
  • To make something shut; stop from being open

other

  • To move (something) so as to cover an opening; shut.
  • To complete or finalize (a deal, transaction, etc.).
  • To bring together the parts or edges of.
  • To block or obstruct (a road, etc.).

other

  • To come to or bring to an end.

adverb

  • Near in space or time.
  • Near in space or time.

noun

  • The end or conclusion.