Definitions

closer

[kloh-zer] / ˈkloʊ zər /

ADVERB

nearer

Synonyms

STRONG

close by nearby

WEAK

hither

Antonyms

STRONGEST

farther

NOUN

clincher

Synonyms

STRONG

culmination deathblow finisher

WEAK

capper coup de grâce crowning blow deciding moment finishing touch

NOUN

finale

Synonyms

STRONGEST

climax conclusion denouement

STRONG

afterpiece cessation chaser close consummation culmination end epilogue finis finish payoff peroration summation termination wind-up

WEAK

blow off crowning glory end piece last act swan song

Antonyms

STRONG

beginning commencement initiation introduction opening start

WEAK

debut first act

NOUN

pitcher

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ace baseball player reliever

STRONG

hurler

WEAK

knuckleballer middle reliever

NOUN

relief pitcher

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bullpen reliever stopper

WEAK

fireman inner reliever long reliever middle reliever short reliever

NOUN

swan song

Synonyms

STRONGEST

farewell wind-up

WEAK

adieu climax coda conclusion crowning achievement crowning glory culmination dying words end piece envoi epilogue famous last words farewell performance final appearance final appearance or performance final gesture finis goodbye last act last hurrah last shot last words parting song peroration

Example Sentences

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China has become closer to Cuba since President Xi Jinping's 2014 visit to the island.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Heidi took their two sons to the home of Pratt’s parents, also in the Palisades but closer to the ocean.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

In 2020, the 88-year-old was finding his cottage increasingly difficult to cope with and moved to Audley Group's Flete House to be closer to his daughter.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

By establishing contract pharmacy relations, 340B hospitals ensure their patients get access to drugs closer to where they live, improving their medication adherence and ultimately their health.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Her sharp eyes took in Wolf sitting innocently behind him, then fixed on Torak .who stared back, willing her not to come any closer.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver

closer

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