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comparative of close.

Definitions

closer

[kloh-zer] / ˈkloʊ zər /

Part of Speech:

All (6) Adverb (1) Noun (5)

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nearer adv.
clincher n.
finale n.
pitcher n.
relief pitcher n.
swan song n.

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

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closer

"The Reset Plan focuses on prevention, moving services out of acute hospitals and closer to local communities, whole-system working, digital transformation, efficiency, and innovation."

From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026

The Alaska agent directed me to a lounge closer to my gate.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026

Dodgers closer Edwin Díaz, who’s had three blown saves in six appearances since returning to action last month, has been placed on the injured list with neck inflammation.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026

Understanding that process could bring scientists closer to explaining how the brain computes the busy and often messy world around us.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 18, 2026

Kathy said as they got closer and closer to the trees.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

closer

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