Close-up — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adverb or adjective adjective /ˈklōs-ˌəp/ (noun) /ˌklōs-ˈəp/ (adverb or adjective)

Meaning & Definition of Close-up

Close-up (noun)

  1. a photograph or movie shot taken at close range
  2. an intimate view or examination of something

Close-up (adverb or adjective)

  1. at close range

Close-up (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. not being distant in time, space, or significance

    "come over here and get a close-up view of the painting"

    similar: close, immediate, near, nearby, neighboring, next-door, nigh, proximate, at hand, to hand
    related: abutting, adjacent, adjoining, bordering, contiguous, approaching, coming, forthcoming, oncoming, upcoming, accessible, convenient, handy, close-in, hand-to-hand
    opposite: away, deep, distant, far, faraway, far-off, remote
    near: divorced, removed, separated

Close-up (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in enlargement, blowup

    similar: blowup, enlargement, still, photo, photograph, pic, print, shot, snap, snapshot, telephoto, daguerreotype, ferrotype, monochrome, sepia, tintype

  2. as in analysis, dissection

    similar: analysis, assay, deconstruction, dissection, audit, check, checkup, examination, going-over, inspection, look-see, review, scan, scrutiny, survey, view, exploration, investigation, probe, research, study, inquisition, interrogation, once-over, perusal, recheck, reinspection, resurvey, observation, surveillance, watch, checkout, test-drive, trial run

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Close-up

The most common words with a similar meaning to Close-up:

close, immediate, near, nearby, neighboring, next-door, nigh, proximate, at hand, to hand, blowup, enlargement, still, photo, photograph, pic, print, shot, snap, snapshot, telephoto, daguerreotype, ferrotype, monochrome, sepia, tintype, analysis, assay, deconstruction, dissection, audit, check, checkup, examination, going-over, inspection, look-see, review, scan, scrutiny

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Close-up

Words with the opposite meaning of Close-up:

away, deep, distant, far, faraway, far-off, remote

Related Words for Close-up

abutting, adjacent, adjoining, bordering, contiguous, approaching, coming, forthcoming, oncoming, upcoming, accessible, convenient, handy, close-in, hand-to-hand

Near Antonyms of Close-up

divorced, removed, separated

Origin & Etymology of Close-up

First known use: 1912

Frequently Asked Questions about Close-up

What does "Close-up" mean?

"Close-up" means a photograph or movie shot taken at close range. As an a noun, an adverb or adjective and an adjective, it is defined as: a photograph or movie shot taken at close range. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Close-up"?

Other words for "Close-up" include close, immediate, near, nearby, neighboring, next-door, nigh and proximate. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Close-up" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Close-up"?

There are 75 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Close-up". Common alternatives include close, immediate, near, nearby, neighboring, next-door, nigh, proximate, at hand and to hand.

What is the opposite of "Close-up"?

Antonyms of "Close-up" include away, deep, distant, far, faraway, far-off and remote. Near antonyms include divorced, removed and separated.

How do you use "Close-up" in a sentence?

Examples of "Close-up" in a sentence: "come over here and get a close-up view of the painting".

Is "Close-up" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Close-up" can be used as a noun, an adverb or adjective and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Close-up"?

"Close-up" is pronounced /ˈklōs-ˌəp/ as a noun and /ˌklōs-ˈəp/ as an adverb or adjective.

What is the origin of the word "Close-up"?

First known use: 1912.