closer

[US]/ˈkləuzə/
[UK]/'klozɚ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. near
n. fastener; final act.

Phrases & Collocations

get closer

move closer

come closer

draw closer

edge closer

step closer

closer ties

door closer

Example Sentences

cloth with a closer weave.

let me get a closer look.

On closer inspection, it was found to be false.

the win placed Canada closer to the final eight.

maneuvered to get closer to the stage.

just push your chair a bit closer to

The closer of the shop has to lock up.

I'll get a little closer and study up on him.

We are working to bring about closer political integration in the EU.

he leaned closer the better to hear her.

she came closer, her skirt swaying and rustling.

moved the lamp closer to get better light.

the 16-day-old stand-off was no closer to being resolved.

he was opposed to closer political or economic union with Europe.

The tourists crowded closer to get a view of the painting.

he edged closer, clearly intending to sponge money from her.

The benevolence subsisting in her character draws her friends closer to her.

seeking closer ties with other oil-supplying nations as insurance against disruption of Middle East supplies.

Microsoft ” “ basion (August 2009) launched by the search engine will be “ (Bing) ” in the closer.

There is a carved skull situated on a gablet much closer to the ground which is often mistaken for Darth Vader.

Real-world Examples

The hyenas laughed and moved a little closer.

Source: Magic Tree House

Mr Rochester called me closer to the fire.

Source: Jane Eyre (Abridged Version)

This administration is committed to bringing those ties even closer.

Source: VOA Daily Standard February 2017 Collection

Come here. Come come closer. Come closer.

Source: VOA Standard English (Video Version) - 2022 Collection

He pushed the bowl closer to Wade.

Source: Crazy Element City

If we would just Twist a bit closer, I'd totally Pop in.

Source: CNN 10 Student English October 2019 Collection

Stroeve drew his chair closer to the table.

Source: The Moon and Sixpence (Condensed Version)

It brought cars closer towards the reach of " ordinary people" .

Source: CET-4 Listening Comprehension - Short Passage Understanding

But the bike got you a lot closer.

Source: Friends Season 7

The tall sailing ship seemed a bit closer.

Source: Magic Tree House

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