Definitions

closer

[kloh-zer] / ˈkloʊ zər /

ADVERB

nearer

Synonyms

STRONG

close by nearby

WEAK

hither

Antonyms

STRONGEST

farther

NOUN

clincher

Synonyms

STRONG

culmination deathblow finisher

WEAK

capper coup de grâce crowning blow deciding moment finishing touch

NOUN

finale

Synonyms

STRONGEST

climax conclusion denouement

STRONG

afterpiece cessation chaser close consummation culmination end epilogue finis finish payoff peroration summation termination wind-up

WEAK

blow off crowning glory end piece last act swan song

Antonyms

STRONG

beginning commencement initiation introduction opening start

WEAK

debut first act

NOUN

pitcher

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ace baseball player reliever

STRONG

hurler

WEAK

knuckleballer middle reliever

NOUN

relief pitcher

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bullpen reliever stopper

WEAK

fireman inner reliever long reliever middle reliever short reliever

NOUN

swan song

Synonyms

STRONGEST

farewell wind-up

WEAK

adieu climax coda conclusion crowning achievement crowning glory culmination dying words end piece envoi epilogue famous last words farewell performance final appearance final appearance or performance final gesture finis goodbye last act last hurrah last shot last words parting song peroration

Example Sentences

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One wishes it were closer to the scale of something by John Chamberlain or Viola Frey.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Stuart says they have become "a lot closer" through attending matches together.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

For months, investors have speculated that Musk’s ultimate goal is to combine his empire as he’s already been tying various businesses closer together.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Beyond deep-space exploration, the technology could also improve missions closer to Earth.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

He widens his stance, brings his face closer to mine, tucks a loose strand of hair behind my ear.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

closer

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