Synonym: airless, conclude, end, fasten, finish, imminent, lock, near, shut, stifling, stop, stuffy, suffocating, terminate. Antonym: begin, beginning, commence, far, open, outset, start. Similar words: closet, closer, closest, closely, close up, close in, disclose, close down. Meaning: [kləʊs] 
n. 1. the temporal end; the concluding time 2. the last section of a communication 3. the concluding part of any performance. v. 1. cease to operate or cause to cease operating 2. complete a business deal, negotiation, or an agreement 3. move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut 4. bar access to 5. finish or terminate (meetings, speeches, etc.) 6. draw near 7. come to a close 8. become closed 9. come together, as if in an embrace 10. unite or bring into contact or bring together the edges of 11. bring together all the elements or parts of 12. engage at close quarters 13. be priced or listed when trading stops 14. cause a window or an application to disappear on a computer desktop 15. change one's body stance so that the forward shoulder and foot are closer to the intended point of impact 16. fill or stop up 17. finish a game in baseball by protecting a lead. adj. 1. at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other 2. close in relevance or relationship 3. not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances 4. rigorously attentive; strict and thorough 5. marked by fidelity to an original 6. (of a contest or contestants) evenly matched 7. crowded 8. lacking fresh air 9. of textiles 10. strictly confined or guarded 11. confined to specific persons 12. fitting closely but comfortably 13. used of hair or haircuts 14. giving or spending with reluctance 15. inclined to secrecy or reticence about divulging information. adv. 1. near in time or place or relationship 2. in an attentive manner.
n. 1. the temporal end; the concluding time 2. the last section of a communication 3. the concluding part of any performance. v. 1. cease to operate or cause to cease operating 2. complete a business deal, negotiation, or an agreement 3. move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut 4. bar access to 5. finish or terminate (meetings, speeches, etc.) 6. draw near 7. come to a close 8. become closed 9. come together, as if in an embrace 10. unite or bring into contact or bring together the edges of 11. bring together all the elements or parts of 12. engage at close quarters 13. be priced or listed when trading stops 14. cause a window or an application to disappear on a computer desktop 15. change one's body stance so that the forward shoulder and foot are closer to the intended point of impact 16. fill or stop up 17. finish a game in baseball by protecting a lead. adj. 1. at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other 2. close in relevance or relationship 3. not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances 4. rigorously attentive; strict and thorough 5. marked by fidelity to an original 6. (of a contest or contestants) evenly matched 7. crowded 8. lacking fresh air 9. of textiles 10. strictly confined or guarded 11. confined to specific persons 12. fitting closely but comfortably 13. used of hair or haircuts 14. giving or spending with reluctance 15. inclined to secrecy or reticence about divulging information. adv. 1. near in time or place or relationship 2. in an attentive manner. 
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1. A wise head makes a close mouth. 
2. Keep your friends close and your enemies closer.
3. A close mouth catches no flies.
4. With close friends in their lives,people develop courage and positive attitudes.Teenagers have the moral support to assert their individuality;the elderly approach their advanced years with optimism and an interest in life.
5. Very close and trusted friends share confidences candidly. They feel secure that they will not be ridiculed of derided,and their confidences will be honored.
6. He found the pursuer close at his heels.
7. He played the ball back close to the net.
8. The two countries have always maintained close relations.
9. Charles remained a close ally of the French king.
10. Is there a post office close by?
11. The dance needs close coordination between two dancers.
12. Your comments will receive our close attention.
13. The church is close to the school.
14. The campsite is close to all local amenities.
15. Would you kindly close the window?
16. Their factory had to close down for good.
17. I'm very close to my wife.
18. The score was close in the final match.
19. How close are we to Shinjuku?
20. There is close affinity between Italian and Spanish.
21. The doors open and close automatically.
22. She slipped her arm through his and snuggled close.
23. What time does the store close?
24. It's dark now-let's close the curtains.
25. Stay close together-I don't want anyone to get lost.
26. The lovers held each other close.
27. His house is close to mine.
28. I live close to the shops.
29. One woman, close to hysteria,[sentencedict.com] grabbed my arm.
30. Close your eyes and get some sleep now.