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  • Definition
    • close :the temporal end; the concluding time
      • the stopping point of each round was signaled by a bell|the market was up at the finish|they were playing better at the close of the season

    • close :move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
      • Close the door|shut the window

    • close :at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
      • close to noon|how close are we to town?|a close formation of ships

    • close :near in time or place or relationship
      • as the wedding day drew near|stood near the door|don't shoot until they come near|getting near to the true explanation|her mother is always near|The end draws nigh|the bullet didn't come close|don't get too close to the fire

    • close :the last section of a communication
      • in conclusion I want to say...

    • close :become closed
      • The windows closed with a loud bang

    • close :close in relevance or relationship
      • a close family|we are all...in close sympathy with...|close kin|a close resemblance

    • close :in an attentive manner
      • he remained close on his guard

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