close
Tight-knit or shut
Close, when pronounced with an “s” sound, is an adjective, noun, or adverb, representing one group of meanings relating to proximity and confinement.
Close with a “z” sound is a noun or a verb with other meanings relating to termination and obstruction.
Anything that can be thought of as open in some sense is a typical object of close: close the door/window/gap.
A close friend or relative is one who may be geographically distant but intimately connected.
As a noun, close is similar to end: He spoke at the close of the service. #
Nearness in space
- vicinityNearby surrounding area
- adjacentDirectly next to
- neighboringSituated beside another
- nearShort distance away
local · surrounding · accessible · handy · convenient · immediate · nigh · contiguous
Door-securing catch
Of small width
- tightFirmly stretched or fitting
- competitiveDriven by rivalry
- contestedArgued against, disputed
- deadlockedUnable to progress further
tied · squeaker · nailbiter · thriller · undecided · toss-up
Of small width
- squeezedPressed firmly together
- compressedReduced by pressure
- crampedUncomfortably lacking space
- confinedKept within bounds
restricted · snug · compact · constricted · tight-fitting · airless · stuffy · claustrophobic
Bring to completion
- terminateBring to an end
- wrap upComplete and conclude
- finalizeSettle decisively
- completeLacking nothing, fully done
wind down · cease · stop · halt · ending · finale · conclusion · completion
Impervious to atmosphere
- watertightPrevents liquid from passing
- hermeticImpenetrably closed off
- imperviousUnable to be affected
- vacuum-sealedEnclosed without air
locked · impenetrable · secure · fastened · battened · stoppered · corked · plugged
Exercising caution and attention
- meticulousShowing extreme attention to detail
- thoroughComplete in every detail
- detailedFull of specifics
- rigorousExtremely thorough and careful
attentive · scrutinizing · exacting · precise · painstaking · studious · watchful · intent
Warm emotional attachment
- bondingForming close connections
- friendshipBond of mutual affection
- confidanteTrusted female friend
- familiarityKnowledge through experience
kinship · trust · understanding · companionship · attachment · rapport · affinity · tight-knit
proximity
Nearness in space
- vicinityNearby surrounding area
- adjacentDirectly next to
- neighboringSituated beside another
near · local · surrounding · accessible · handy · convenient · immediate · nigh · contiguous · abutting
latch
Door-securing catch
secure · seal · snap · bar · slam · click · bang · ajar · open · doorway
narrow
Of small width
- tightFirmly stretched or fitting
- competitiveDriven by rivalry
- contestedArgued against, disputed
deadlocked · tied · squeaker · nailbiter · thriller · undecided · toss-up
narrow
Of small width
- squeezedPressed firmly together
- compressedReduced by pressure
- crampedUncomfortably lacking space
confined · restricted · snug · compact · constricted · tight-fitting · airless · stuffy · claustrophobic · crowded
finish
Bring to completion
complete · wind down · cease · stop · halt · ending · finale · conclusion · completion · culmination
airtight
Impervious to atmosphere
- watertightPrevents liquid from passing
- hermeticImpenetrably closed off
- imperviousUnable to be affected
vacuum-sealed · locked · impenetrable · secure · fastened · battened · stoppered · corked · plugged
careful
Exercising caution and attention
- meticulousShowing extreme attention to detail
- thoroughComplete in every detail
- detailedFull of specifics
rigorous · attentive · scrutinizing · exacting · precise · painstaking · studious · watchful · intent · focused
affection
Warm emotional attachment
- bondingForming close connections
- friendshipBond of mutual affection
- confidanteTrusted female friend
familiarity · kinship · trust · understanding · companionship · attachment · rapport · affinity · tight-knit · dear
- close the doorSeal the entryway
- close upTight-framed shot
- close enoughAcceptably accurate
- close toNearly reaching
- close friendsDeeply bonded companions
- close callDisaster narrowly averted
closet, closed, closing, closer, enclose, disclose, closeness, closely, close to