All Definitions for Close
Below are all the dictionary definitions of close:
1To remove or block an opening, gap or passage through.
2To move a thing, or part of a thing, nearer to another so that the gap or opening between the two is removed.
3To obstruct or block.
4To become denser or more crowded with objects.
5To make or become unreceptive.
6To move to a position preventing fluid from flowing.
7To move to a position allowing electricity to flow.
8To grapple
9To engage in close combat.
10To angle (a club, bat or other hitting implement) downwards and/or (for a right-hander) anticlockwise of straight.
11To finish.
12To end or conclude.
13To finish
14To come to an end.
15To conclude (a sale).
16To perform as the final act at (a show etc.).
17To make the final outs, usually three, of a game.
18To cancel or reverse (a trading position).
19To make or become non-operational or unavailable for use.
20To put out of use or operation.
21To cease operation or cease to be available.
22To cease trading for the day, or permanently.
23To do the tasks (putting things away, locking doors, etc.) required to prepare a store or other establishment to shut down for the night.
24To terminate an application, window, file or database connection, etc.
25To turn off
26To switch off.
27To come or gather around
28To enclose.
29To have a vector sum of 0
30That is, to form a closed polygon.
31An end or conclusion.
32The manner of shutting
33The union of parts
34Junction.
35The point at the end of a sales pitch when the consumer is asked to buy.
36A grapple in wrestling.
37The conclusion of a strain of music
38Cadence.
39A double bar marking the end.
40The time when check-in staff will no longer accept passengers for a flight.
41Having little difference or distance in place, position, or abstractly
42See also close to.
43At little distance
44Ear in space or time.
45Almost, but not quite (getting to an answer, goal, or other state)
46Ear.
47Almost resulting in disaster.
48Nearly equal
49Almost evenly balanced
50Almost exactly matching.
51Adhering strictly to a standard or original
52Exact or nearly so.
53Intimate or immediate in personal relationship.
54Involving a tight connection
55Involving frequent communication, shared or cooperative activity, etc.
56Compressed, restricted, constrained, etc.
57Tight, with little space separating components or elements.
58Strictly confined
59Carefully guarded.
60Tightly restricted in availability.
61Of a corporation or other business entity, closely held.
62Oppressive
63Without motion or ventilation
64Causing a feeling of lassitude.
65Hot, humid, with no wind.
66Rigorous, careful, etc.
67Attentive
68Undeviating
69Strict.
70Carefully done, detailed.
71Accurate
72Precise.
73Short.
74Articulated with the tongue body relatively close to the hard palate.
75With its wings at its side, closed, held near to its body (typically also statant)
76(of wings) in this posture.
77Difficult to obtain.
78Parsimonious
79Stingy.
80Marked, evident.
81In a close manner (limited contexts
82More often closely).
83So as to leave or create little distance or space between objects.
84Carefully, in detail.
85In combination (sometimes potentially ambiguous between adverb and adjective).
86A street that ends in a dead end.
87A very narrow alley between two buildings, often overhung by one of the buildings above the ground floor.
88The common staircase in a tenement.
89A cathedral close.
90The interest which one may have in a piece of ground, even though it is not enclosed
91Physically narrow or confined.
92Dense
93Solid
94Compact.
95Closed, shut.
96Out of the way of observation
97Secluded
98Secret
99Hidden.
100Concise
101To the point.
102An enclosed field, especially a field enclosed around a (usually religious) building.
103A surname.
About synonyms for close
Finding the right synonym for close helps writers avoid repetition and add precision to their work. Defined as "To remove or block an opening, gap or passage through.", close has 10 alternatives that can fit different contexts and tones.
Each synonym carries a slightly different shade of meaning. Tight is the most direct replacement in most situations. Closely works well in formal or professional contexts. Snug is often preferred when the context calls for a more specific or nuanced expression.
When choosing a synonym, consider the connotation, formality level, and audience. Some alternatives work better in casual conversation while others shine in academic or professional writing. For example, using a more formal synonym in a business email can elevate your tone, while a casual synonym might feel more natural in creative writing or dialogue.
It is also worth noting that not all synonyms are perfectly interchangeable. The context of your sentence, the surrounding words, and the intended emotional impact all play a role in selecting the best alternative. The list above provides the most common and useful replacements for close, but always read your sentence aloud to ensure the chosen word flows naturally.