closer
pronunciation
How to pronounce closer in British English:
UK ['kləʊzə]
How to pronounce closer in American English:
US ['kloʊzə]
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- Noun:
- a person who closes something
- (baseball) a relief pitcher who can protect a lead in the last inning or two of the game
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- Adverb:
- (comparative of `near' or `close') within a shorter distance
Word Origin
- closer (n.)
- "one who closes" anything, 1610s, agent noun from close (v.).
Example
- 1. Others think china is moving closer to the washington model .
- 2. But it is getting closer .
- 3. But the idea of closer fiscal integration will not go away .
- 4. Japan and south korea have just announced closer defence co-operation .
- 5. Orgasm does not bring lovers closer .