closer | ||
1. | [ adverb ] (comparative of `near' or `close') within a shorter distance | |
Synonyms: | nearer nigher | |
Examples: | "come closer, my dear!" "they drew nearer" "getting nearer to the true explanation" |
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Related terms: | comparative | |
2. | [ adjective ] (comparative of `close') indicating the one of two that is the shorter distance away | |
Synonyms: | near | |
Examples: | "take the near street and ten turn right" |
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Related terms: | close | |
3. | [ noun ] a person who closes something | |
Examples: | "whoever is the closer has to turn out the lights and lock up" |
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Related terms: | person close | |
4. | [ noun ] (baseball) a relief pitcher who can protect a lead in the last inning or two of the game | |
Synonyms: | finisher | |
Related terms: | reliever slammer baseball | |
Similar spelling: |
Clouser closure classroom |