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closer

clo·ser

UK/ˈkləʊ.zə/ US/ˈkloʊ.zɚ/ common
adverb (1) noun (2)

adverb

1.

(comparative of `near'' or `close'') within a shorter distance

  • “come closer, my dear!”
  • “they drew nearer”
  • “getting nearer to the true explanation”
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noun

1.

a person who closes something

  • “whoever is the closer has to turn out the lights and lock up”
2.

(baseball) a relief pitcher who can protect a lead in the last inning or two of the game

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Origin

From Middle English closere, equivalent to close (verb) + -er.

Phrases

  • boot closer
  • door closer
  • file closer

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