closer

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

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.

ruНаречие, означающее 'ближе по расстоянию, времени или отношениям'. Является сравнительной степенью от 'close' и используется для указания меньшей степени разделения или более тесной связи.esAdverbio que significa 'más cerca en distancia, tiempo o relación'. Es la forma comparativa de 'close' y se usa para indicar una menor separación o un vínculo más estrecho.frAdverbe signifiant 'plus près en distance, en temps ou en relation'. C'est le comparatif de 'close', utilisé pour indiquer une moindre séparation ou un lien plus étroit.deKomparativ von 'close'; bezeichnet eine geringere räumliche, zeitliche oder emotionale Distanz bzw. eine engere Verbindung.ptAdvérbio comparativo de 'close', indicando maior proximidade em distância, tempo ou relação. Usado para expressar menor separação ou vínculo mais estreito.zh副词，表示“距离、时间或关系上更近”，是 close 的比较级，用于指更小的间隔或更紧密的联系。arظرف يدل على القرب المكاني أو الزماني أو في العلاقات، وهو صيغة تفضيل من 'قريب' تفيد زيادة في القرب أو تقاربًا أكبر.

1. Nearer in distance A2 formal

   At a shorter distance from something; more closely.

   • 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.

   ruБлижеesMás cerca en distanciafrplus près (dans l'espace)deNäherptMais pertozh更近arأقرب

   Antonyme: further

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.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее человека или предмет, который закрывает что-либо, или питчера-завершителя в бейсболе, которого выпускают на поле для обеспечения победы в последних иннингах.esSustantivo que designa a una persona o cosa que cierra algo, o al lanzador de relevo en béisbol que se encarga de asegurar la victoria en los últimos innings.frNom désignant une personne ou une chose qui ferme quelque chose, ou un lanceur de relève au baseball envoyé pour terminer le match et préserver la victoire dans les dernières manches.deSubstantiv für eine Person oder Sache, die etwas schließt, sowie im Baseball für den Pitcher, der am Ende des Spiels eingesetzt wird, um den Sieg zu sichern.ptSubstantivo que designa a pessoa ou coisa que fecha algo, ou, no beisebol, o arremessador de fechamento que entra no fim da partida para garantir a vitória.zh名词，指关闭某物的人或物，也指棒球中在最后几局上场以确保球队获胜的终结投手。arاسم يدل على الشخص أو الشيء الذي يُغلق شيئًا ما، أو على اللاعب الذي يُنهي المباراة في البيسبول للحفاظ على الفوز في الشوط الأخير.

1. Person who closes something B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruЗакрывающийespersona que cierra algofrPersonne qui fermedeSchließerptFechadorzh关闭者arمُغْلِق

   Synonyme: clincherfinishershutter

2. Relief pitcher in baseball B2 formal american sport

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

   • 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.

   ruКлоузерesCerrador (béisbol)frLanceur de relève spécialisé dans la protection d'une avancedeCloserptCloserzh终结者arرامي الإغلاق

• closers plural form
• closers' possessive plural form
• closer's possessive singular form