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CLOSER

(noun, adverb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 21 meanings of the word Closer.

How to pronounce closer:

Def 1 US

Closer - as a noun

A person who closes something

Example: "Whoever is the closer has to turn out the lights and lock up"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
individualmortalpersonsomebodysomeonesoul
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

(baseball) a relief pitcher who can protect a lead in the last inning or two of the game

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
finisher

Closer - as an adverb

(comparative of `near' or `close') within a shorter distance

Example: "Come closer, my dear!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
nearernigher

Closer - as an adjective

Closed, shut.

Narrow; confined.

Example: "A close alley; close quarters"

At a little distance; near.

Example: "Is your house close?"

Intimate; well-loved.

Example: "He is a close friend."

Oppressive; without motion or ventilation; causing a feeling of lassitude.

(ireland, england, scotland) hot, humid, with no wind.

(of a vowel) articulated with the tongue body relatively close to the hard palate.

Strictly confined; carefully guarded.

Example: "A close prisoner"

Out of the way of observation; secluded; secret; hidden.

Nearly equal; almost evenly balanced.

Example: "A close contest"

Short.

Example: "To cut grass or hair close"

Dense; solid; compact.

Concise; to the point.

Example: "Close reasoning"

Difficult to obtain.

Example: "Money is close."

Parsimonious; stingy.

Adhering strictly to a standard or original; exact.

Example: "A close translation"

Accurate; careful; precise; also, attentive; undeviating; strict.

Example: "The patient was kept under close observation."

Marked, evident.

Example Sentences

"She moved the chair closer to the table."
"I need to find a closer parking spot."
"The closer of the two options is the better one."
"He is the team's top closer and can handle the pressure."
"The store is hiring a new closer for the night shift."
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Word Game Points

Is CLOSER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, closer is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CLOSER has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is CLOSER a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, closer is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CLOSER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is CLOSER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, closer is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CLOSER has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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