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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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The pair later moved from Crewe to Sandbach to be closer to relatives and have enjoyed regular trips to the Canary Islands over the years.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

He concedes the rings are closer to trophies than wearable jewelry.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

However, countries closer to Russia such as Poland, Norway and Germany have ramped up spending faster than others.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The portion allocated to retail investors is closer to 2% of Tesla’s market value.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

I move closer to the window, keeping out of sight behind the curtain.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler

closer

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