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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212. If the election result is close, there will be a second count.
213. Her mother was pleased that she chose a college close to home.
214. It's freezing in here - can I close the window?
215. The residents in the neighbourhood all applauded the council's decision to close the small dye factory.
216. Local people are very angry about the plans to close another hospital.
217. You have to close your files before you can exit the system.
218. Catering may now account for close on a quarter of pub turnover.
219. He came up close, breathing alcohol fumes all over me.
220. She felt aroused by the pressure of his body so close to hers.
221. You won't get a penny out of Jack - he's very close with his money.
222. The picture looks very different when you see it close to.
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224. Don't come too close - I don't want you to give me your cold!
225. Have you heard the rumor floating about that the shop is going to close?
226. The firm has decided to close down its Chicago branch.
227. There are several accounts of dolphins living in close proximity to humans .
228. "Let's draw this meeting to a close, gentlemen, " said the chairman.
229. We just managed to win, but it was a close thing.
230. She wanted to experience things outside the close confines of family life.
231. Close the door, please.The wind is blowing dead against me.
232. It's very close in here. Would you mind opening the window?
233. One way to see birds at close range is to attract them into your own garden.
234. Drivers often have a nasty habit of driving too close to cyclists.
235. Have you heard the rumor floating around that the shop is going to close?
236. His interest in writing came from a long correspondence with a close college friend.
237. The decade drew to a close with the threat of war hanging over Europe.
238. Don't worry, I'll keep a close eye on the kids.
239. The cupboard would hardly close, with all the shoes thrown in anyhow.
240. Open and close the valves occasionally so they don't get gummed up.