Definition (noun) the temporal end; the concluding time
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the stopping point of each round was signaled by a bell
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the market was up at the finish
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they were playing better at the close of the season
Definition (noun) the last section of a communication
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in conclusion I want to say...
Definition (noun) the concluding part of any performance
Definition (verb) move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
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Close the door
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shut the window
Definition (verb) become closed
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The windows closed with a loud bang
Definition (verb) cease to operate or cause to cease operating
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The owners decided to move and to close the factory
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My business closes every night at 8 P.M.
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close up the shop
Definition (verb) finish or terminate (meetings, speeches, etc.)
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The meeting was closed with a charge by the chairman of the board
Definition (verb) come to a close
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The concert closed with a nocturne by Chopin
Definition (verb) complete a business deal, negotiation, or an agreement
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We closed on the house on Friday
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They closed the deal on the building
Definition (verb) be priced or listed when trading stops
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The stock market closed high this Friday
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My new stocks closed at $59 last night
Definition (verb) engage at close quarters
Definition (verb) cause a window or an application to disappear on a computer desktop
Definition (verb) change one's body stance so that the forward shoulder and foot are closer to the intended point of impact
Definition (verb) come together, as if in an embrace
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Her arms closed around her long lost relative
Definition (verb) draw near
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The probe closed with the space station
Definition (verb) bring together all the elements or parts of
Definition (verb) bar access to
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Due to the accident, the road had to be closed for several hours
Definition (verb) fill or stop up
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Can you close the cracks with caulking?
Definition (verb) unite or bring into contact or bring together the edges of
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close the circuit
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close a wound
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close a book
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close up an umbrella
Definition (verb) finish a game in baseball by protecting a lead
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The relief pitcher closed with two runs in the second inning
Definition (adj) at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
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close to noon
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how close are we to town?
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a close formation of ships
Definition (adj) close in relevance or relationship
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a close family
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we are all...in close sympathy with...
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close kin
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a close resemblance
Definition (adj) not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
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near neighbors
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in the near future
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they are near equals
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his nearest approach to success
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a very near thing
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a near hit by the bomb
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she was near tears
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she was close to tears
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had a close call
Definition (adj) rigorously attentive; strict and thorough
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close supervision
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paid close attention
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a close study
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kept a close watch on expenditures
Definition (adj) marked by fidelity to an original
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a close translation
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a faithful copy of the portrait
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a faithful rendering of the observed facts
Definition (adj) (of a contest or contestants) evenly matched
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a close contest
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a close election
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a tight game
Definition (adj) crowded
Definition (adj) lacking fresh air
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a dusty airless attic
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the dreadfully close atmosphere
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hot and stuffy and the air was blue with smoke
Definition (adj) of textiles
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a close weave
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smooth percale with a very tight weave
Definition (adj) strictly confined or guarded
Definition (adj) confined to specific persons
Definition (adj) fitting closely but comfortably
Definition (adj) used of hair or haircuts
Definition (adj) giving or spending with reluctance
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our cheeseparing administration
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very close (or near) with his money
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a penny-pinching miserly old man
Definition (adj) inclined to secrecy or reticence about divulging information
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although they knew her whereabouts her friends kept close about it
Definition (adv) near in time or place or relationship
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as the wedding day drew near
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stood near the door
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don't shoot until they come near
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getting near to the true explanation
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her mother is always near
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The end draws nigh
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the bullet didn't come close
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don't get too close to the fire
Definition (adv) in an attentive manner
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he remained close on his guard