close

verb

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Derivations close

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • simple present : close
  • simple present, singular, third person : closes
  • simple past : closed
  • present participle : closing
  • past participle : closed

Senses

  • act of changing the state of something from open to closed
  • become nearer
  • come about, come to completion (as of deals)
  • terminate
  • to dismiss a window, dialog, or panel in a software interface

close

adjective

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Derivations kloss

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • positive : close
  • comparative : closer
  • superlative : closest

Senses

  • nearby
  • affectionate
  • similar, a near approximation,
  • evenly matched, difficult to decide
  • scrutiny, careful attention

close

adverb

Forms

  • positive : close
  • comparative : closer
  • superlative : closest

Senses

close

noun

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Derived from close

Forms

  • singular : close
  • plural : closes

Senses

  • the act of ending something