Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for "closer"
Search instead for lichtloser.
Definitions

closer

[kloh-zer] / ˈkloʊ zər /
ADVERB
nearer
Synonyms
STRONG
close by nearby
WEAK
Antonyms
STRONGEST








Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

Installing more, bigger pylons to ship the electricity to England, where the bulk of the UK's population is, or bring the largest consumers of that electricity closer to the generators.

From BBC Sep. 15, 2026

The solution is essentially an array of specialized sensors that allows a Digit 5 to reliably detect people in its vicinity and slow its movements the closer someone gets to it.

From MarketWatch Sep. 15, 2026

“My teachers now are my younger professionals that are actually closer to the technology, that are willing to take more chances with the technology. And they’re teaching more experienced people, including myself.”

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 15, 2026

A return date for Season 2 has not been announced, but it’s getting closer to arriving on screens.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 15, 2026

He shoved the book in place, then moved closer to me.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Dictionary.com's Learning Companion

Go beyond just looking up words.
Remember them forever with VocabTrainer.

Start training