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Definition for close

adjective as in dense, cramped

adjective as in accurate, precise

Strongest match

similar

Strong matches

exact, faithful, literal, resembling

adjective as in intimate

adjective as in oppressive, humid

adjective as in stingy

noun as in ending

verb as in obstruct, seal

verb as in complete, finish, stop

verb as in join, unite

Strongest matches

agree, meet

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Example Sentences

In 2004 I went to an election night party at Crobar, a terrible nightclub on the west side of Manhattan, because it seemed like a fun way to while away time as we waited for the polls to close.

From Slate

The defendant, of Old School Close in Banks, is charged with three counts of murder, 10 of attempted murder, possession of a knife, production of biological toxin, ricin, and possession of information likely to be useful to a person committing or preparing to commit an act of terrorism.

From BBC

The scary part is that Douglas was close to joining Etiwanda, playing with the Eagles during the summer before changing her mind and enrolling at Ontario Christian.

Last year, while running for president, Ramaswamy said he would fire more than 75% of the federal work force and close down several major agencies, including the Department of Education, the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

From BBC

Both ballots close in the first week of December.

From BBC

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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