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    US /kloʊz/

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    UK /kləʊz/

    A1
    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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      AND CLOSE THE

    • AND VERY CLOSE FRIEND

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