Close — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

having little space between items or parts

"the soldiers marched in close formation against the enemy"

not being distant in time, space, or significance

"my birthday is close to Christmas"

"a shopping mall that is very close to the highway"

"these words are close synonyms"

showing little difference in the standing of the competitors

"the election results were so close that the votes had to be recounted"

closely acquainted

"a small wedding ceremony that was limited to close friends"

given to keeping one's activities hidden from public observation or knowledge

"she was as close as a stone when it came to talking about her love life"

giving or sharing as little as possible

"the kind of folks who are very close when charity calls"

lacking fresh air

"a small room with an uncomfortably close atmosphere"

meeting the highest standard of accuracy

"a close analysis of the box-office performance of action movies"

to position (something) so as to prevent passage through an opening

"be sure to close the gate when you leave"

to stop the operations of

"the merchant will close the store if business doesn't improve"

to bring (an event) to a natural or appropriate stopping point

"we'll close the assembly with the singing of our national anthem"

to come to an end

"the services closed with a short prayer"

to come near or nearer

"the two groups closed with each other from opposite sides of the field"

at, within, or to a short distance or time

"the stranded passengers drew close for reassurance"

an open space wholly or partly enclosed (as by buildings or walls)

"a garden in a close at the center of the complex"

the stopping of a process or activity

"at the close of the evening"

the last part of a process or action

"managed to conduct the negotiations to a satisfactory close"