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| 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 |
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