close

degrees closer - closest

conjugation closing - closed - closed

verb: to move so as to cover an opening; to shut
- Please close the door on your way out.
verb: to bring to an end; to conclude
- The conductor will close the concert with a famous symphony.
adjective: near in space or time; not far away
- Their house is close to the beach, so they can walk there in ten minutes.
adjective: having an intimate or personal relationship
- She is a close friend who always supports me.
adjective: carefully guarded or hidden
- He kept his plans a close secret.
adjective: stuffy or lacking fresh air
- It was a hot, close evening in the city.
noun: the final part of a performance, broadcast, or event
- The close of the concert featured a spectacular fireworks display.
adjective: a tight or narrow situation, often in reference to competition or margins
- It was a close game, decided by just one point in the last second.