closer

• Describe algo cercano en el espacio, el tiempo o las relaciones; también se usa para un intervalo estrecho o una gran similitud.

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.

   cerca en distancia

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

   Sinónimosadjacentat handhandynearnearbyneighboringnighproximate

   Antónimosdistantfarremote

2. Near in timeA2formal

   Approaching or about to happen soon.

   cercano en el tiempo

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

   Sinónimosat handforthcomingimminentimpendingnearnighupcoming

   Antónimosdistantfarremote

3. Intimate relationshipA2formal

   Having a strong emotional bond or connection.

   cercano (relación íntima)

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

   Sinónimosaffectionateattachedbosomconfidentialdeardevotedfamiliarinseparableintimateloving

   Antónimosaloofdetacheddistantestrangedremote

4. Almost equal or similarB1formal

   Very similar or almost the same.

   cercano (similar)

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

   Sinónimosakinalikecomparablecorrespondingequivalentmatchingnearsimilar

   Antónimosdifferentdissimilardistantremote

• Adverbio 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.

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.

   cerca (en distancia)

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

   Sinónimosat handnearnearbynigh

   Antónimosdistantfar

2. Near in timeB1formal

   Almost at a particular point in time.

   Cerca en el tiempo

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

   Sinónimosaboutalmostapproximatelynearnearlyroughly

   Antónimosdistantfar

3. Carefully or tightlyB2formal

   In a careful, thorough, or tight manner.

   de cerca, estrechamente

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscarefullycloselyfirmlysecurelytightly

   Antónimoscarelesslyloosely

• Adverbio 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.

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.

   Más cerca en distancia

   • 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.

   Antónimosfurther

• Sustantivo 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.

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.

   persona que cierra algo

   • 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.

   Sinónimosclincherfinishershutter

2. Relief pitcher in baseballB2formalamericansport

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

   Cerrador (béisbol)

   • 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.