Pronunciation: /kloʊz/
noun a conclusion or end
A1 I like to sit close to the TV so I can see better.
A2 The store is just a close walk from my house.
B1 The close of the business day is at 5pm.
B2 The close of the deal was celebrated with a toast.
C1 The close of the concert left the audience in awe.
C2 The close of the book revealed a surprising twist.
verb to shut something
A1 I like to close my eyes and imagine I'm on a beach.
A2 They will close the road for construction next week.
B1 The restaurant will close for renovations next month.
B2 The company had to close a deal with a new supplier.
C1 The government is planning to close tax loopholes.
C2 The CEO decided to close the deal personally to ensure its success.
adjective near in space or time
A1 The store is close to my house.
A2 I have a close friend who I can always count on.
B1 The exam is getting close, so I need to start studying.
B2 The relationship between the two countries is very close.
C1 The close collaboration between the two departments led to great success.
C2 The artist has a close connection to the local community.
adverb near in distance or time
A1 Please stand close to me so I can hear you better.
A2 The store is close to the park, so we can walk there.
B1 I always sit close to the front of the classroom to see the board clearly.
B2 The hotel is close to the beach, making it a convenient location for tourists.
C1 The two companies have a close relationship and often collaborate on projects.
C2 The two friends have been close since childhood and share a deep bond.
formal Please make sure to close the door behind you when you leave.
informal Hey, can you close the window? It's getting chilly in here.
slang I'm going to close up shop for the night and head home.
figurative Their friendship grew so close that they were practically like siblings.
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