closer

• يصف شيئًا قريبًا في المكان أو الزمان أو العلاقة؛ ويُستعمل أيضًا لوصف المسافة الضيقة أو التشابه.

Describes something that is near in space, time, or relationship; also used to describe a narrow margin or similarity.

1. Near in distanceA1formal

   Being at a short distance away; not far.

   قريب

   • The store is very close to my house.
   • Stay close to me in the crowd.
   • The two buildings are close together.

   المرادفاتadjacentat handhandynearnearbyneighboringnighproximate

   الأضدادdistantfarremote

2. Near in timeA2formal

   Approaching or about to happen soon.

   قريب

   • The deadline is close, so we need to hurry.
   • Christmas is getting close.
   • We are close to the end of the project.

   المرادفاتat handforthcomingimminentimpendingnearnighupcoming

   الأضدادdistantfarremote

3. Intimate relationshipA2formal

   Having a strong emotional bond or connection.

   قريب

   • She is a close friend of mine.
   • They have a very close relationship.
   • He is close to his grandmother.

   المرادفاتaffectionateattachedbosomconfidentialdeardevotedfamiliarinseparableintimateloving

   الأضدادaloofdetacheddistantestrangedremote

4. Almost equal or similarB1formal

   Very similar or almost the same.

   قريب

   • The two paintings are close in style.
   • It was a close match, but they lost.
   • The results were close to what we expected.

   المرادفاتakinalikecomparablecorrespondingequivalentmatchingnearsimilar

   الأضدادdifferentdissimilardistantremote

• ظرف مكان أو زمان يدل على القرب في المسافة أو الزمن أو على وجود الشيء في موضع غير بعيد.

An adverb meaning "near in space or time" or "in a position that is not far away." It is used to describe proximity and is identical in form to the adjective.

1. Near in distanceA1formal

   At a short distance away; nearby.

   قريب

   • She stood close to the door.
   • The store is close to my house.
   • He moved closer to hear better.

   المرادفاتat handnearnearbynigh

   الأضدادdistantfar

2. Near in timeB1formal

   Almost at a particular point in time.

   قريب

   • It's close to midnight.
   • We are close to finishing the project.
   • The deadline is getting close.

   المرادفاتaboutalmostapproximatelynearnearlyroughly

   الأضدادdistantfar

3. Carefully or tightlyB2formal

   In a careful, thorough, or tight manner.

   بعناية أو بإحكام

   • Watch him close to see how he does it.
   • Hold the rope close so it doesn't slip.
   • The police followed close behind the suspect.

   المرادفاتcarefullycloselyfirmlysecurelytightly

   الأضدادcarelesslyloosely

• ظرف يدل على القرب المكاني أو الزماني أو في العلاقات، وهو صيغة تفضيل من 'قريب' تفيد زيادة في القرب أو تقاربًا أكبر.

An adverb meaning 'nearer in distance, time, or relationship.' It is the comparative form of 'close' and is used to indicate a smaller degree of separation or a more intimate connection.

1. Nearer in distanceA2formal

   At a shorter distance from something; more closely.

   أقرب

   • Come closer so I can see you better.
   • The store is closer to my house than the library.
   • He moved closer to the stage to hear the speaker.

   الأضدادfurther

• اسم يدل على الشخص أو الشيء الذي يُغلق شيئًا ما، أو على اللاعب الذي يُنهي المباراة في البيسبول للحفاظ على الفوز في الشوط الأخير.

A noun referring to a person or thing that closes something, or a relief pitcher in baseball who is brought in to secure a win in the final innings.

1. Person who closes somethingB2formal

   A person or thing that closes something, such as a door, a deal, or an event.

   مُغْلِق

   • The closer of the shop locks up every night.
   • He is known as a skilled closer in business negotiations.
   • The event's closer gave a final speech to the audience.

   المرادفاتclincherfinishershutter

2. Relief pitcher in baseballB2formalamericansport

   A relief pitcher who specializes in protecting a lead in the final inning or two of a baseball game.

   رامي الإغلاق

   • The team's closer struck out the last batter to win the game.
   • He has been the best closer in the league for three seasons.
   • The manager brought in the closer to secure the victory.