1. close
verb. ['ˈkloʊs, ˈkloʊz'] move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut.
Synonyms
- snap
- roll up
- draw
- bang
- bung
- shutter
- slat
- seal off
- seal
- shut
Antonyms
- counterfeit
- meager
- disadvantageous
- unfortunate
Etymology
- clos (French)
- clausum (Latin)
- closen (Middle English (1100-1500))
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2. close
adjective. ['ˈkloʊs, ˈkloʊz'] at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other.
Synonyms
- scalelike
- adpressed
- next
- immediate
- surrounding
- imminent
- walking
- juxtaposed
- encompassing
- nestled
- proximate
- ambient
- contiguous
- enveloping
- circumferent
- hand-to-hand
- close-hauled
- close together
- close set
- walk-to
- distance
- side by side
- adjacent
- close-set
- approximate
- appressed
- snuggled
- impending
- at hand
- close at hand
Antonyms
- past
- noncomprehensive
- unconnected
- farness
Etymology
- clos (French)
- clausum (Latin)
- closen (Middle English (1100-1500))
3. order
verb. ['ˈɔrdɝ'] give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority.
Synonyms
- enjoin
- direct
- tell
- instruct
- command
- warn
- request
- send for
- say
- call
Antonyms
- obfuscate
- ravel
- disagree
- stay
Etymology
- ordre (Middle English (1100-1500))
- ordre (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
4. order
noun. ['ˈɔrdɝ'] (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed.
Synonyms
- summons
- bid
- marching orders
- dictation
- bidding
- command
Antonyms
- insubordinate
- domineering
- independent
- follower
Etymology
- ordre (Middle English (1100-1500))
- ordre (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
5. close
adjective. ['ˈkloʊs, ˈkloʊz'] close in relevance or relationship.
Synonyms
- good
- intimate
- dear
- close-knit
- approximate
- familiar
- near
- boon
- buddy-buddy
- thick
- closely knit
- confidential
- chummy
Antonyms
- near
- nearness
- unrelated
- exact
Etymology
- clos (French)
- clausum (Latin)
- closen (Middle English (1100-1500))
6. close
verb. ['ˈkloʊs, ˈkloʊz'] become closed.
Synonyms
- turn
- shut
Antonyms
- unhealthful
- unhealthy
- nonintellectual
Etymology
- clos (French)
- clausum (Latin)
- closen (Middle English (1100-1500))
7. close
verb. ['ˈkloʊs, ˈkloʊz'] cease to operate or cause to cease operating.
Synonyms
- withdraw
- retire
- shut down
- close up
- close down
- adjourn
Antonyms
- outside
- intelligible
- mild
- penetrable
Etymology
- clos (French)
- clausum (Latin)
- closen (Middle English (1100-1500))
8. order
verb. ['ˈɔrdɝ'] make a request for something.
Synonyms
- place
- bespeak
- quest
- wish
- commission
- request
- call
- reorder
Antonyms
- twist
- twine
- bend
- weave
Etymology
- ordre (Middle English (1100-1500))
- ordre (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
9. close
adverb. ['ˈkloʊs, ˈkloʊz'] near in time or place or relationship.
Synonyms
- nigh
Antonyms
- import
- natural object
Etymology
- clos (French)
- clausum (Latin)
- closen (Middle English (1100-1500))
10. close
verb. ['ˈkloʊs, ˈkloʊz'] finish or terminate (meetings, speeches, etc.).
Synonyms
- end
Antonyms
- open
- tall
Etymology
- clos (French)
- clausum (Latin)
- closen (Middle English (1100-1500))