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" My uncle was a hero, Lewis Roundtree. He was not even related to me really, but he was always called my uncle. He was like a father to me. I was closer to him than I was my father."
Ed Bradley

Meaning of "closer" in the English dictionary

DICTIONARY

PRONUNCIATION OF CLOSER

ˈkləʊzə


GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CLOSER

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Closer is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES CLOSER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of closer in the English dictionary

The definition of closer in the dictionary is something that concludes. Other definition of closer is a person or thing that closes or shuts something.



WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CLOSER

bulldozer · composer · discloser · disposer · dozer · encloser · exposer · groser · imposer · incloser · mariposa · Mendoza · opposer · ponderosa · poser · proposer · reposer · Rosa · Shosholoza · Spinoza

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CLOSER

closed game · closed interval · closed primary · closed scholarship · closed season · closed sentence · closed set · closed shop · closed source · closed-captioned · closed-circuit television · closed-circuit television camera · closed-door · closed-end trust · closely · closeness · closet · closet drama · closet queen · closetful

WORDS THAT END LIKE CLOSER

apposer · brownnoser · chooser · cocomposer · cooser · decomposer · deposer · hoser · loser · money-loser · noncomposer · nooser · noser · photocomposer · proser · rooser · transposer · vote-loser

Synonyms and antonyms of closer in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «CLOSER»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «closer» and belong to the same grammatical category.

Translation of «closer» into 25 languages

TRANSLATOR

TRANSLATION OF CLOSER

Find out the translation of closer to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of closer from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «closer» in English.
zh

Translator English - Chinese

接近
1,325 millions of speakers
es

Translator English - Spanish

más cerca
570 millions of speakers
en

English

closer
510 millions of speakers
hi

Translator English - Hindi

करीब
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

أقرب
280 millions of speakers
ru

Translator English - Russian

ближе
278 millions of speakers
pt

Translator English - Portuguese

mais perto
270 millions of speakers
bn

Translator English - Bengali

কাছাকাছি
260 millions of speakers
fr

Translator English - French

plus près
220 millions of speakers
ms

Translator English - Malay

Lebih dekat
190 millions of speakers
de

Translator English - German

näher
180 millions of speakers
ja

Translator English - Japanese

近い
130 millions of speakers
ko

Translator English - Korean

가까이
85 millions of speakers
jv

Translator English - Javanese

Nyedhaki
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

gần gũi hơn
80 millions of speakers
ta

Translator English - Tamil

நெருக்கமான
75 millions of speakers
mr

Translator English - Marathi

जवळ
75 millions of speakers
tr

Translator English - Turkish

yakın
70 millions of speakers
it

Translator English - Italian

più vicino
65 millions of speakers
pl

Translator English - Polish

bliżej
50 millions of speakers
uk

Translator English - Ukrainian

ближче
40 millions of speakers
ro

Translator English - Romanian

mai aproape
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κοντά
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

nader
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

närmare
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

nærmere
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of closer

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CLOSER»

Principal search tendencies and common uses of closer
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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about closer

EXAMPLES

10 QUOTES WITH «CLOSER»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word closer.
1
Louie Anderson
A real estate closer. Oh, what's that? I'm a real estate opener. What is a real estate closer? You mean at the end where you've got to sign all those papers?
2
Essence Atkins
Challenges, when you're in a tumultuous situation, are an opportunity to grow, an opportunity to get closer to God, an opportunity to find and kind of reform yourself, and to figure out what really matters and what your priorities are.
3
Saint Augustine
Since you cannot do good to all, you are to pay special attention to those who, by the accidents of time, or place, or circumstances, are brought into closer connection with you.
4
Maria Bamford
My mom always does this thing where, the closer I get to home, the more she calls. 'Hey, listen, how's your plane? Did you land? Are you landing? Sweetie. Listen. We want to... ' The anxiety amps up exponentially as I get closer, and then I can't get out fast enough.
5
Ishmael Beah
I believe in having a more open mind and including others who don't share your faith and having dialogue with them. And just having a pure heart and being a good person can bring you closer to God. Because once you believe in one particular religion fully and not others, that requires you to start disliking people who don't share your views.
6
Ed Bradley
My uncle was a hero, Lewis Roundtree. He was not even related to me really, but he was always called my uncle. He was like a father to me. I was closer to him than I was my father.
7
Karl Ferdinand Braun
In the summer of 1902, I was able to erect two experimental stations on two forts at Strasbourg for the purpose of closer study.
8
Gerald Brenan
We are closer to the ants than to the butterflies. Very few people can endure much leisure.
9
Jencarlos Canela
Not many shows bring fans and artists together, and 'Rock Dinner' is one of the few shows that does it. Every opportunity I get to get closer to one of my fans - and get to know them and talk to them - I'm always going to take that opportunity with arms wide open and make it a priority.
10
Jack Canfield
Successful people maintain a positive focus in life no matter what is going on around them. They stay focused on their past successes rather than their past failures, and on the next action steps they need to take to get them closer to the fulfillment of their goals rather than all the other distractions that life presents to them.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CLOSER»

Discover the use of closer in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to closer and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
So Much Closer
Another contemporary thought-provoking romance from Susane Colasanti!
Susane Colasanti, 2011
2
Closer: performance, technologies, phenomenology
As our computers become closer to our bodies, perspectives from phenomenology and dance can help us understand the wider social uses of digital technologies and design future technologies that expand our social, physical, and emotional ...
Susan Kozel, 2007
3
Closer
A first monograph by the recipient of the International Center for Photography's 2001 Infinity Award for Best Young Photographer showcases the breadth of her work from the erotic to the ethereal, in a collection of ninety intimate family ...
Elinor Carucci, 2002
4
Closer
Judy has a bad habit, one that gets worse during the busy Christmas season.
Charlotte Stein, 2010
5
Closer: Devotions to Draw Couples Together
Guided, practical action steps round out each reading. Closer, with its flexible weekly format, is an appealing alternative to a daily devotional.
Jim Burns, Cathy Burns, 2009
6
Every Day Gets A Little Closer: A Twice-told Therapy
The dual reflections of psychiatrist and patient during therapy: a collaboration between the author of Love's Executioner and a talented young writer labeled as ?schizoid."
Irvin D. Yalom, Ginny Elkin, 2008
7
Looking Closer 5: Critical Writings on Graphic Design
The final installment in this acclaimed series offers astute and controversial discussions on contemporary graphic design from 2001 to 2005.
Michael Bierut, William Drenttel, Steven Heller, 2013
8
Hold Me Closer, Necromancer
But even with newfound friends, will Sam be able to save his skin? Hold Me Closer, Necromancer is a 2011 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.
Lish McBride, 2010
9
Closer to the Light
Case studies of near-death experiences in children reveal the patients' ability to communicate with deceased relatives and friends, as well as their experiences while dead quot; THE KIRKUS REVIEWS
Melvin Morse, Paul Perry, 1991
10
Closer
Winner of the 2001 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award for Best Play.
Patrick Marber, 2000

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CLOSER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term closer is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Phillies Notes: Nola 'getting closer' to joining Phils, but not yet
Amaro said Nola, who boasts a 2.28 ERA over four triple-A starts, is "getting closer." The 22-year-old righthander is set to pitch Sunday in the ... «Philly.com, Jul 15»
2
US House approves closer military ties with Jordan
US House approves closer military ties with Jordan. File-U.S. Marines monitor Eager Lion multinational military maneuvers in Quweira, south of ... «The Daily Star, Jul 15»
3
Greece edges closer to euro exit
Europe's most indebted country is closer than ever to an exit from the eurozone, with banks low on cash and creditor nations led by Germany ... «Bangkok Post, Jul 15»
4
Robust UK growth suggests rate rises getting closer, says NIESR
NIESR said the pace of growth indicated that interest rate rises were getting closer, although it added that the turmoil in Greece could delay a ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
5
Jamie Murray into semis and closer to second Wimbledon doubles title
Jamie Murray moved closer to a second Wimbledon doubles title as he and his Australian partner John Peers marched into the men's ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
6
You Should Take A Closer Look At Arkham Knight's Billboards
There are hundreds of billboards all over Gotham in Batman: Arkham Knight. You, like me, might have missed how they change over time. «Kotaku, Jul 15»
7
Bryan Shaw steps in for the save as Cleveland Indians closer Cody …
Bryan Shaw steps in for the save as Cleveland Indians closer Cody Allen ... right-hander Cody Allen enters his first season as a fulltime closer. «cleveland.com, Jul 15»
8
Pedro Martinez backs Mets closer Jeurys Familia's All-Star campaign
New York Mets closer Jeurys Familia faces some tough competition for the final All-Star spot on the National League team, but if it were up to ... «FOXSports.com, Jul 15»
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Foster mom warned to keep closer watch on missing autistic boy, 9 …
Dozens of people are searching for 9-year-old Omarion Humphrey (pictured here) who went missing around 6 p.m. Saturday, July 4, 2015, from ... «MLive.com, Jul 15»
10
Boost for Stoke! Star striker takes step closer to return from injury
Star Stoke City striker Bojan is set to take a step closer towards a return to fitness, with the club confirming he will travel with the squad for their ... «talkSPORT.com, Jul 15»
REFERENCE
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