All English words - page 1022

Meanings of Close-friend:

noun

Someone that you have a strong connection with and like a lot

Usage examples:

I don't have a large friendship group, but i do have three very close friends., mira is one of my c…

Meanings of Close-grained:

adjective

Close-grained stone or wood has a pattern of narrow rings or lines.

Meanings of Close-knit:

adjective

Involving groups of people in which everyone supports each other

Meanings of Close-off:

phrasal verb

Stem the flow of

Meanings of Close-on:

phrase

(of an amount) almost; very nearly.

Usage examples:

He spent close to 30 years in jail

phrasal verb

To get closer to someone or something, especially in a race or competition

Usage examples:

He began to close on the race leaders., at least they were closing on their targets and no longer p…

Meanings of Close-set:

adjective

Positioned very close together

Usage examples:

He had close-set eyes., rows of close-set text that was difficult to read, a comb with close-set te…

Meanings of Close-to:

phrase

Almost

Usage examples:

I think there are close to three million unemployed at present., she saw that it was close to ten a…

Meanings of Close-to-tears:

collocation

If you are close to tears, you look as if you are going to cry

Usage examples:

Close to tears, he managed to give an answer in a halting voice., i came close to tears during her …

Meanings of Close-with:

collocation

Working closely together to create or achieve the same thing

Usage examples:

The director was in close collaboration with the playwright., i think you will find that they are g…

Meanings of Closed:

adjective

Not open.

Usage examples:

Rooms with closed doors lined the hallway

verb

Move so as to cover an opening.

Usage examples:

She jumped on to the train just as the doors were closing

Meanings of Closed-book:

noun

A subject about which you know or understand nothing

Usage examples:

I'm afraid physics will always be a closed book to me.

Meanings of Closed-to:

noun

Text that you can choose to have appear on a screen telling you what is being said on the screen

Usage examples:

I watch tv with the closed captions on., closed captions and translated subtitles in a variety of l…

Meanings of Closedown:

noun

A cessation of work or business, especially on a permanent basis.

Usage examples:

The effect of a combined strike would mean a total close-down.

phrasal verb

To end the operation of something, or (esp. a place of business) to stop operating

Usage examples:

He said he would close down before he would force all hands to join the union.

Meanings of Closely:

adverb

With little or no space or time in between.

Usage examples:

Closely spaced homes

Meanings of Closemouthed:

adjective

Reticent; discreet.

Usage examples:

The candidates have been close-mouthed about their fund-raising goals

Meanings of Closeness:

noun

The quality of being only a short distance away or apart in space or time.

Usage examples:

The geographical closeness of our two countries

Meanings of Closenesses:

noun

The quality of being only a short distance away or apart in space or time.

Usage examples:

The geographical closeness of our two countries

Meanings of Closeout:

noun

A sale of goods at reduced prices to get rid of superfluous stock.

Usage examples:

A closeout sale

Meanings of Closeouts:

noun

A sale of goods at reduced prices to get rid of superfluous stock.

Usage examples:

A closeout sale

Meanings of Closer:

noun

The last part of a performance, collection, or series.

Usage examples:

The perfect closer to the album

adverb

Only a short distance away or apart in space or time.

Usage examples:

The hotel is close to the sea

adjective

Near in position, time, or condition

Usage examples:

The store was close by, so they decided to walk., it’s close to 7 o’clock – we’d better leave now.,…

verb

If a shop, restaurant, or public place closes or someone closes it, it stops being open for business at the end of the day, week, etc.

Usage examples:

The store closes at 5.30., close (sth) to sb the banks had closed to customers so i couldn't pay th…

Meanings of Closers:

noun

The last part of a performance, collection, or series.

Usage examples:

The perfect closer to the album

Meanings of Closes:

noun

A residential street without through access.

Usage examples:

She lives at 12 goodwood close

verb

Move so as to cover an opening.

Usage examples:

She jumped on to the train just as the doors were closing

adjective

Only a short distance away or apart in space or time.

Usage examples:

The hotel is close to the sea

adverb

Very near to someone or something; with very little space between.

Usage examples:

They stood close to the door

Meanings of Closest:

adjective

Only a short distance away or apart in space or time.

Usage examples:

The hotel is close to the sea

adverb

Very near to someone or something; with very little space between.

Usage examples:

They stood close to the door

noun

A residential street without through access.

Usage examples:

She lives at 12 goodwood close

verb

Move so as to cover an opening.

Usage examples:

She jumped on to the train just as the doors were closing

Meanings of Closet:

noun

A tall cupboard or wardrobe with a door, used for storage.

Usage examples:

He has a closet full of designer suits

adjective

Secret; covert.

Usage examples:

A closet smoker

verb

Shut (someone) away, especially in private conference or study.

Usage examples:

He was closeted with the king

Meanings of Closeted:

adjective

Keeping something secret, especially the fact of being gay.

Usage examples:

She remained closeted because of her homophobic community

verb

Shut (someone) away, especially in private conference or study.

Usage examples:

He was closeted with the king