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Definitions

closer

[kloh-zer] / ˈkloʊ zər /

ADVERB

nearer

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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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A closer look shows a deeper shift happening under the surface.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

But after securing her place in Eurovision's hall of fame in Vienna, Dara's idea of future success is a little closer to home.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

SpaceX targets a $75 billion IPO raise at $135 per share, potentially valuing the company at $1.8 trillion, though fair value may be closer to $1 trillion.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Though we often think of anesthesia as putting us in a deep sleep, new research suggests it could actually be closer to being in a coma than previously thought.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Yeah, I’m closer to Granny Mary and Grandpa Jimmy, which I love—don’t get me wrong.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

closer

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