closer

CEFRA1

/ˈkləʊ.sə/

adjective · noun

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Nearer in distance, time, or relationship.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Someone or something that closes.

Examples

  • Are you aware that Okinawa is closer to China than to Honshu?

  • Come closer in order that you may see the screen better.

At a glance

Sits at A1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
3
Synonyms
1

Also pronounced

  • /ˈkləʊ.zə/
  • /ˈkloʊ.sɚ/

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Within a shorter distance.

  2. comparative form of close: more close

noun

Extra meaning

  1. Someone or something that concludes.

More examples

In context

  • The aim is to promote closer economic integration.

  • In our organization, the VP of Sales usually acts as the closer.

  • The DJ chose a fantastic track as his closer at the end of the night.

Synonyms

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Origin

adjective

From Middle English closere, equivalent to close (verb) + -er.