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Closest

verb
/ˈkləʊsɪst/
Word Frequency: 8.3

Definitions

1.verb(physical) To remove a gap.
2.verb(social) To finish, to terminate.
3.verbTo come or gather around; to enclose; to encompass; to confine.
4.verbTo have a vector sum of 0; that is, to form a closed polygon.
5.adjectiveClosed, shut.
6.adjectiveNarrow; confined.
"a close alley; close quarters"
7.adjectiveAt a little distance; near.
"Is your house close?"
8.adjectiveIntimate; well-loved.
"He is a close friend."
9.adjectiveOppressive; without motion or ventilation; causing a feeling of lassitude.
10.adjective(Ireland, England, Scotland) Hot, humid, with no wind.
11.adjective(of a vowel) Articulated with the tongue body relatively close to the hard palate.
12.adjectiveStrictly confined; carefully guarded.
"a close prisoner"
13.adjectiveOut of the way of observation; secluded; secret; hidden.
14.adjectiveNearly equal; almost evenly balanced.
"a close contest"
15.adjectiveShort.
"to cut grass or hair close"
16.adjectiveDense; solid; compact.
17.adjectiveConcise; to the point.
"close reasoning"
18.adjectiveDifficult to obtain.
"Money is close."
19.adjectiveParsimonious; stingy.
20.adjectiveAdhering strictly to a standard or original; exact.
"a close translation"
21.adjectiveAccurate; careful; precise; also, attentive; undeviating; strict.
"The patient was kept under close observation."
22.adjectiveMarked, evident.

Synonyms

narrowshutclose offclose upcovershut offclose downendfinishterminatewind upclose out

Antonyms

extendwidenopenbegincommenceinitiatestartdistantfarfar offfarawayremote

Rhymes With

grossestpotato cyst
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