Close
adjective
Located a short distance away.
The shop is close to my house.
Often appears as...
- close to
- close by
adverb
Nearly or almost.
We're close to finishing the project.
Often appears as...
- close to
- close by
verb
To shut something.
Please, close the door.
Often appears as...
- close the door
- close the book
verb
To end or finish something.
He closed the deal successfully.
Often appears as...
- close a deal
- close an account
Usage tips
Business
noun
The end or final part of something.
The close of the year is always festive.
Often appears as...
- the close of
- at close
noun
A narrow passage leading from a street to a building or courtyard.
She lives in a close off the main street.
Often appears as...
- in a close
- at the close
adjective
Located a short distance away.
The shop is close to my house.
Often appears as...
- close to
- close by
adverb
Nearly or almost.
We're close to finishing the project.
Often appears as...
- close to
- close by
verb
To shut something.
Please, close the door.
Often appears as...
- close the door
- close the book
verb
To end or finish something.
He closed the deal successfully.
Often appears as...
- close a deal
- close an account
Usage tips
Business
noun
The end or final part of something.
The close of the year is always festive.
Often appears as...
- the close of
- at close
noun
A narrow passage leading from a street to a building or courtyard.
She lives in a close off the main street.
Often appears as...
- in a close
- at the close
Definition 1 of 6
Pro Tip 1/2Spatial Intimacy
Expresses slight more intimacy than 'near' implying friendship or convenience.
I always shop at the close supermarket, the clerks know me there.
Pro Tip 2/2Physical Proximity
Used when emphasizing short walking distances or a feeling of nearness.
Let's meet at the café, it's close by.
Pro Tip 1/2Spatial Intimacy
Expresses slight more intimacy than 'near' implying friendship or convenience.
I always shop at the close supermarket, the clerks know me there.
Pro Tip 2/2Physical Proximity
Used when emphasizing short walking distances or a feeling of nearness.
Let's meet at the café, it's close by.
Pro Tip 1/2Spatial Intimacy
Expresses slight more intimacy than 'near' implying friendship or convenience.
I always shop at the close supermarket, the clerks know me there.
Pro Tip 2/2Physical Proximity
Used when emphasizing short walking distances or a feeling of nearness.
Let's meet at the café, it's close by.
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We're not just emitting it at each other to show that we like each other, we're making ourselves feel better together. Now, I don't think this is going to be limited to romantic relationships. I think this is probably going to be a characteristic of close emotional relationships such as you might have with friends, which explains my next clip,
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Giving checkmate is...
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Attenborough: the...
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Can you solve the locker...
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Why we laugh PIPE Sophie...
We're not just emitting it at each other to show that we like each other, we're making ourselves feel better together. Now, I don't think this is going to be limited to romantic relationships. I think this is probably going to be a characteristic of close emotional relationships such as you might have with friends, which explains my next clip,
Video examples
Handraising Twin Tiger...
It's really important, because, ultimately, from day one, we've been building a bond with them. And the fact that they just get used to hearing my voice and the sensation of being touched and picked up and stuff is really good. His eyes are still completely closed. This is day eight -Yeah, it's usually between six and 12. -Yeah.
Video examples
The benefits of good...
This keeps your center of gravity directly over your base of support, which allows you to move efficiently with the least amount of fatigue and muscle strain. If you're sitting, your neck should be vertical, not tilted forward. Your shoulders should be relaxed with your arms close to your trunk.
Video examples
Questions No One Knows...
And a few philosophers and mystics might argue that even our own universe is an illusion. So, as you can see, right now there is no agreement on this question, not even close. All we know is the answer is somewhere between zero and infinity. Well, I guess we know one other thing.
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Giving checkmate is...
serious chess trainings in the living room behind closed doors I very much wanted to go in to that room but it was forbidden for me as my parents told me you can enter once you learn how to play chess so obviously I was very motivated
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Surf Sisters - Ep. 2 PIPE...
Some people say that the second year is harder than the first. That's kind of where I'm beginning to feel more the physicality of this loss more deeply. I don't even talk about my mom really with my close friends.
Video examples
Attenborough: the...
To persuade females the come close and admire his plumes, he sings the most complex song he can manage and he does that by copying the songs of all the other birds he hears around him, such as the kookaburra.
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Can you solve the locker...
but if it's closed, she'll open it. This pattern will continue until all 100 of you have gone. The words in the lockers that remain open at the end will help you crack the code for the safe.
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10 TOP Natural History...
to persuade females to come close and admire his plumes he sings the most complex song he can manage and he does
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The Largest Predator in...
this is the chance to get close to the world's largest predator
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Lionel Messi
Argentinian Footballer
Nah, I've always had a great relationship with my two brothers, I have always had their support in my football and in everything. They've been very close to me and we have a great relationship.
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Lady Gaga
American Singer
It's hard knowing who to trust with your personal life. When you cry in your room at night, you don't always know who to call. So I am very close to my family.
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John Ruskin
English Writer
Let every dawn be to you as the beginning of life, and every setting sun be to you as its close.
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Marilyn Monroe
American Actress
When I was 11, the whole world was closed to me. I just felt I was on the outside of the world.
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Norwegian Musician
I'm very close to my family; they're the most important people to me.
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Michael Ondaatje
Canadian Author
When you're writing, it's as if you're within a kind of closed world.
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Italian Physicist
It's always good news when you're closer to the truth.
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Ludovico Einaudi
Italian Composer
All my life, my heart has felt closer to rock n' roll.
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Indian Actress
I connect with very few close friends in real life.
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Friedrich Nietzsche
German Philosopher
Love is blind; friendship closes its eyes.
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Lionel Messi
Argentinian Footballer
Nah, I've always had a great relationship with my two brothers, I have always had their support in my football and in everything. They've been very close to me and we have a great relationship.
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Lady Gaga
American Singer
It's hard knowing who to trust with your personal life. When you cry in your room at night, you don't always know who to call. So I am very close to my family.
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John Ruskin
English Writer
Let every dawn be to you as the beginning of life, and every setting sun be to you as its close.
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Marilyn Monroe
American Actress
When I was 11, the whole world was closed to me. I just felt I was on the outside of the world.
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Sigrid
Norwegian Musician
I'm very close to my family; they're the most important people to me.
Quote examples
Michael Ondaatje
Canadian Author
When you're writing, it's as if you're within a kind of closed world.
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Fabiola Gianotti
Italian Physicist
It's always good news when you're closer to the truth.
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Ludovico Einaudi
Italian Composer
All my life, my heart has felt closer to rock n' roll.
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Pratyusha Banerjee
Indian Actress
I connect with very few close friends in real life.
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Friedrich Nietzsche
German Philosopher
Love is blind; friendship closes its eyes.
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