Closer
/ˈkloʊsər/
Definitions
3 meaningsAt a shorter distance; nearer.
/ˈkloʊsər/
Nearer in space or time.
The closer we got, the louder the music became.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're playing hide-and-seek. 'Closer' means you're getting nearer to finding someone!
👶 For kids: More near.
More Examples
He sat closer to the fire to stay warm.
How It's Used
"The closer we got, the more excited we became."
In a more intimate or near position.
/ˈkloʊsər/
To a greater degree of proximity.
Come closer, I want to whisper a secret.
💡 Simply: Like when you scoot your chair closer to your friend at the lunch table.
👶 For kids: More near.
More Examples
Listen closer, I have an important announcement.
How It's Used
"Move closer to the screen."
A close friend or associate.
/ˈkloʊsər/
A person who is close to someone; a confidant.
She's a closer than I thought.
💡 Simply: A closer is like a super-close friend— someone you trust and share secrets with.
👶 For kids: A best friend.
More Examples
He confided in his closer about his worries.
How It's Used
"He's a closer friend than I expected."
From Middle English *closere, comparative of close.
The word 'closer' has been used with its current meanings since at least the Middle English period.
Memory tip
Think of closing a gap, making something closer.
Word Origin
"Comparative form of 'close', meaning near or intimate."