Word: CLOSE
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Definition of CLOSE
- An end or conclusion.
"We owe them our thanks for bringing the project to a successful close."
- The manner of shutting; the union of parts; junction.
- A grapple in wrestling.
- (physical) To remove a gap.
- (social) To finish, to terminate.
- To come or gather around; to enclose; to encompass; to confine.
- (chiefly Yorkshire) An enclosed field.
- (chiefly British) A street that ends in a dead end.
- A very narrow alley between two buildings, often overhung by one of the buildings above the ground floor.
- Closed, shut.
- Narrow; confined.
"a close alley; close quarters"
- At a little distance; near.
"Is your house close?"
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "close" in early literature."
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "close" conveys a high level of precision."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CLOSE a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is CLOSE worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in CLOSE? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing CLOSE:
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- # master of close
- # playing with close
- # in terms of close
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