adj. clos·er,
clos·est
1. Being near in space or time. See Usage Note at
redundancy.
2. Being near in relationship: close relatives.
3. Bound by mutual interests, loyalties, or affections; intimate: close friends.
4. Having little or no space between elements or parts; tight and compact: a close weave.
5. Being near the surface; short: a close haircut.
6. Being on the brink of: close to tears.
7. Decided by a narrow margin; almost even: a close election.
8. Faithful to the original: a close copy.
9. Rigorous; thorough: close attention; close supervision.
10. Shut; closed.
11. Shut in; enclosed.
12. Confining or narrow; crowded: close quarters.
13. Fitting tightly: close garments.
14. Lacking fresh air; stuffy: a close room.
15. Confined to specific persons or groups: a close secret.
16. Strictly confined or guarded: kept under close custody.
17. Hidden from view; secluded.
18. Secretive; reticent: was close about her personal life.
19. Giving or spending with reluctance; stingy.
20. Not easily acquired; scarce: Money was close.
21. Linguistics Pronounced with the tongue near the palate, as the ee in meet. Used of vowels.
22. Marked by more rather than less punctuation, especially commas.