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

ruОписывает что-то близкое в пространстве, времени или отношениях; также используется для описания узкого промежутка или сходства.esDescribe algo cercano en el espacio, el tiempo o las relaciones; también se usa para un intervalo estrecho o una gran similitud.frDécrit quelque chose de proche dans l'espace, le temps ou les relations ; également utilisé pour décrire un intervalle étroit ou une similitude.deBezeichnet etwas räumlich oder zeitlich Nahes oder eine enge persönliche Beziehung; beschreibt außerdem einen geringen Abstand oder eine große Ähnlichkeit.ptDescreve algo próximo no espaço, no tempo ou nas relações; também é usado para falar de um intervalo pequeno ou de semelhança.zh表示在空间、时间或关系上距离近；也可表示狭窄的间隔或相似的程度。arيصف شيئًا قريبًا في المكان أو الزمان أو العلاقة؛ ويُستعمل أيضًا لوصف المسافة الضيقة أو التشابه.

1. Near in distance A1 formal

   Being at a short distance away; not far.

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

   ruБлизкийescerca en distanciafrProche (dans l'espace)deNahptPróximozh近arقريب

   Synonyme: adjacentat handhandynearnearbyneighboringnighproximate

   Antonyme: distantfarremote

2. Near in time A2 formal

   Approaching or about to happen soon.

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

   ruБлизкийescercano en el tiempofrproche dans le tempsdeKurz bevorstehendptPróximozh临近arقريب

   Synonyme: at handforthcomingimminentimpendingnearnighupcoming

   Antonyme: distantfarremote

3. Intimate relationship A2 formal

   Having a strong emotional bond or connection.

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

   ruБлизкийescercano (relación íntima)frProche (relation affective)deVertrautptPróximozh亲密arقريب

   Synonyme: affectionateattachedbosomconfidentialdeardevotedfamiliarinseparableintimateloving

   Antonyme: aloofdetacheddistantestrangedremote

4. Almost equal or similar B1 formal

   Very similar or almost the same.

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

   ruБлизкийescercano (similar)frproche, semblabledeÄhnlichptPróximozh相近的arقريب

   Synonyme: akinalikecomparablecorrespondingequivalentmatchingnearsimilar

   Antonyme: differentdissimilardistantremote

• closer comparative form
• closest superlative form

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.

ruНаречие, означающее «близко в пространстве или времени» или «в положении неподалёку». Используется для описания близости и совпадает по форме с прилагательным.esAdverbio que significa «cerca en el espacio o en el tiempo» o «en una posición próxima». Se usa para indicar proximidad y coincide en forma con el adjetivo.frAdverbe signifiant « près dans l'espace ou le temps » ou « dans une position voisine ». S'emploie pour décrire la proximité et coïncide par la forme avec l'adjectif.deAdverb, das eine geringe räumliche oder zeitliche Entfernung bezeichnet oder eine Position in unmittelbarer Nähe angibt. Es stimmt in der Form oft mit dem Adjektiv überein.ptAdvérbio que significa "perto no espaço ou no tempo" ou "em posição próxima". Usado para descrever proximidade e tem a mesma forma do adjetivo.zh副词，表示「在空间或时间上接近」或「处于不远的位置」。用于描述距离或时间的接近，与形容词形式相同。arظرف مكان أو زمان يدل على القرب في المسافة أو الزمن أو على وجود الشيء في موضع غير بعيد.

1. Near in distance A1 formal

   At a short distance away; nearby.

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

   ruБлизкоescerca (en distancia)frproche (dans l'espace)deNaheptPertozh近arقريب

   Synonyme: at handnearnearbynigh

   Antonyme: distantfar

2. Near in time B1 formal

   Almost at a particular point in time.

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

   ruБлизкоesCerca en el tiempofrproche dans le tempsdeNahe in der ZeitptPerto no tempozh将近arقريب

   Synonyme: aboutalmostapproximatelynearnearlyroughly

   Antonyme: distantfar

3. Carefully or tightly B2 formal

   In a careful, thorough, or tight manner.

   • 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.

   ruВнимательно или плотноesde cerca, estrechamentefrétroitement, avec soindeAufmerksam oder dichtptCuidadosamente ou firmementezh仔细地或紧紧地arبعناية أو بإحكام

   Synonyme: carefullycloselyfirmlysecurelytightly

   Antonyme: carelesslyloosely

• closer comparative form
• closest superlative form

A noun referring to the end or conclusion of an event, activity, or period of time.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее конец или завершение события, деятельности или периода времени.esSustantivo que denota el fin o la terminación de un evento, actividad o periodo de tiempo, o el acto de cerrar algo.frNom désignant la fin ou l'achèvement d'un événement, d'une activité ou d'une période de temps.deSubstantiv, das das Ende oder den Abschluss eines Ereignisses, einer Tätigkeit oder eines Zeitraums bezeichnet.ptSubstantivo que designa o fim ou a conclusão de um evento, atividade ou período de tempo; também pode indicar a ação de encerrar algo.zh名词，指事件、活动或时间段的结束或终止。arاسم يدل على نهاية حدث أو نشاط أو فترة زمنية أو على إغلاق شيء ما.

1. End or conclusion B1 formal

   The end of an event, activity, or period of time.

   • The meeting came to a close at 5 PM.
   • At the close of the day, they reviewed their progress.
   • The close of the season brought many surprises.

   ruЗавершениеescierre, finalfrfin, conclusiondeAbschlussptEncerramentozh结束arالختام

   Synonyme: cessationconclusionculminationendendingfinalefinishtermination

   Antonyme: beginningonsetopeningoutsetstart

2. Enclosed area B2 formal british

   A street closed at one end; a cul-de-sac.

   • They live in a quiet close near the park.
   • The children played safely in the close.
   • The house is located at the end of a close.

   ruТупикescallejón sin salidafrImpassedeSackgasseptBeco sem saídazh死巷arطريق مسدود

   Synonyme: blind alleycourtcul de sacdead enddead-end street

• closes plural form
• closes' possessive plural form
• close's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of shutting something, bringing something to an end, or reducing the distance between things.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по закрытию чего-либо, завершению чего-либо или сокращению расстояния между объектами.esVerbo que se usa para indicar la acción de cerrar algo, terminar algo o reducir la distancia entre objetos.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de fermer quelque chose, de terminer ou d'achever quelque chose, ou de réduire la distance entre des objets.deVerb, das verwendet wird, um das Schließen von etwas, das Beenden von etwas oder das Verringern des Abstands zwischen Objekten zu bezeichnen.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de fechar algo, encerrar ou concluir algo, ou reduzir a distância entre objetos.zh表示关闭某物、结束某事或缩短物体之间距离的动作。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على إغلاق شيء ما، أو إنهاء أمر ما، أو تقليص المسافة بين الأشياء.

1. Shut A1 formal

   To move something so that an opening is covered or blocked.

   • Please close the door when you leave.
   • She closed her eyes and fell asleep.
   • He closed the book after finishing the last chapter.

   ruЗакрытьesCerrarfrfermer (pour obturer)deSchließenptFecharzh关闭arإغلاق

   Synonyme: barblockboltfastenlatchlockobstructplugsealsecureshutstop

   Antonyme: open

2. End or finish A2 formal

   To bring an activity, event, or period to an end.

   • The store closes at 9 PM.
   • They closed the meeting with a summary of decisions.
   • The festival closed with a spectacular fireworks display.

   ruЗавершитьesCerrar, finalizarfrclore / terminerdeBeendenptEncerrarzh结束arإنهاء النشاط

   Synonyme: ceasecompleteconcludeendfinishterminatewind upwrap up

   Antonyme: beginopenstart

3. Reduce distance B1 formal

   To move so as to cover an opening or reduce a gap.

   • The police closed in on the suspect.
   • The army closed ranks to defend the position.
   • The gap between the two runners began to close.

   ruСокращать расстояниеesReducir la distanciafrRéduire la distancedeAbstand verringernptReduzir a distânciazh缩短距离arتقليص المسافة

   Synonyme: contractconvergediminishlessennarrowreduceshrinktighten

   Antonyme: openpartseparate

• closed past participle
• closed past simple
• closing present participle
• closes third person singular

Phrasal-Varianten: close downclose inclose offclose outclose up