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Commonclose
The correct spelling is close.
How to pronounce close
/kləʊz/
nounIPA: /kləʊz/
Say it like: Clo-se
The correct spelling is close. An end or conclusion. For example: "We owe them our thanks for bringing the project to a successful close."
Usage Examples
“We owe them our thanks for bringing the project to a successful close.”
“a close alley; close quarters”
“Is your house close?”
Meanings
noun
- 1.An end or conclusion.
- 2.The manner of shutting; the union of parts; junction.
- 3.A grapple in wrestling.
- 4.The conclusion of a strain of music; cadence.
- 5.A double bar marking the end.
verb
- 1.(physical) To remove a gap.
- 2.(social) To finish, to terminate.
- 3.To come or gather around; to enclose; to encompass; to confine.
- 4.To have a vector sum of 0; that is, to form a closed polygon.
adjective
- 1.Closed, shut.
- 2.Narrow; confined.
- 3.At a little distance; near.
- 4.Intimate; well-loved.
- 5.Oppressive; without motion or ventilation; causing a feeling of lassitude.
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