Synonyms for close
Another word for close is next, at hand or side by side. Below are 59 synonyms across 12 senses, with antonyms.
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1. adjective: at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
- next synonyms
- at hand
- side by side
- close-set
- close set
- close together
- hand-to-hand
- walk-to
- close at hand
- walking synonyms
- immediate synonyms
- surrounding
- adjacent synonyms
- imminent synonyms
- approximate synonyms
- ambient
- impending synonyms
- close-hauled
- encompassing synonyms
- contiguous synonyms
- nestled
- juxtaposed
- snuggled
- enveloping
- proximate
Antonyms
- distant synonyms
2. adjective: close in relevance or relationship
- good synonyms
- near synonyms
- dear synonyms
- familiar synonyms
- thick synonyms
- buddy-buddy
- intimate synonyms
- confidential synonyms
- close-knit
- cozy synonyms
- approximate synonyms
- closely knit
- boon
- cosy synonyms
- chummy
Antonyms
- distant synonyms
3. adjective: not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
- near synonyms
- nigh synonyms
- hot synonyms
- warm synonyms
- nearby
- adjacent synonyms
4. adjective: rigorously attentive; strict and thorough
- careful synonyms
5. adjective: marked by fidelity to an original
- faithful synonyms
- accurate synonyms
6. adjective: (of a contest or contestants) evenly matched
- tight synonyms
- equal synonyms
7. adjective: crowded
- confining
- confined synonyms
8. adjective: lacking fresh air
- stuffy synonyms
- airless
- unaired
- unventilated
9. adjective: of textiles
- tight synonyms
- fine synonyms
10. adjective: strictly confined or guarded
- restrained synonyms
11. adjective: confined to specific persons
- private synonyms
12. adjective: fitting closely but comfortably
- close-fitting
- snug synonyms
- tight synonyms
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Questions people ask
What is another word for close?
You can say next, at hand, side by side, close-set or close set instead of close. Which one fits depends on the sense; the first sense above means "at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other".
What is the opposite of close?
The opposite of close is distant.
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