closer

• Описывает что-то близкое в пространстве, времени или отношениях; также используется для описания узкого промежутка или сходства.

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.

   Близкий

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

   Synonymsadjacentat handhandynearnearbyneighboringnighproximate

   Antonymsdistantfarremote

2. Near in timeA2formal

   Approaching or about to happen soon.

   Близкий

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

   Synonymsat handforthcomingimminentimpendingnearnighupcoming

   Antonymsdistantfarremote

3. Intimate relationshipA2formal

   Having a strong emotional bond or connection.

   Близкий

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

   Synonymsaffectionateattachedbosomconfidentialdeardevotedfamiliarinseparableintimateloving

   Antonymsaloofdetacheddistantestrangedremote

4. Almost equal or similarB1formal

   Very similar or almost the same.

   Близкий

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

   Synonymsakinalikecomparablecorrespondingequivalentmatchingnearsimilar

   Antonymsdifferentdissimilardistantremote

• Наречие, означающее «близко в пространстве или времени» или «в положении неподалёку». Используется для описания близости и совпадает по форме с прилагательным.

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.

   Близко

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

   Synonymsat handnearnearbynigh

   Antonymsdistantfar

2. Near in timeB1formal

   Almost at a particular point in time.

   Близко

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

   Synonymsaboutalmostapproximatelynearnearlyroughly

   Antonymsdistantfar

3. Carefully or tightlyB2formal

   In a careful, thorough, or tight manner.

   Внимательно или плотно

   • 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.

   Synonymscarefullycloselyfirmlysecurelytightly

   Antonymscarelesslyloosely

• Наречие, означающее 'ближе по расстоянию, времени или отношениям'. Является сравнительной степенью от 'close' и используется для указания меньшей степени разделения или более тесной связи.

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.

   Ближе

   • 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.

   Antonymsfurther

• Существительное, обозначающее человека или предмет, который закрывает что-либо, или питчера-завершителя в бейсболе, которого выпускают на поле для обеспечения победы в последних иннингах.

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.

   Закрывающий

   • 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.

   Synonymsclincherfinishershutter

2. Relief pitcher in baseballB2formalamericansport

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

   Клоузер

   • 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.