closer
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(r) (comparative of "near" or "close") within a shorter distance
- come closer, my dear!
- they drew nearer
- getting nearer to the true explanation
Nouns
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(n) a person who closes something
- whoever is the closer has to turn out the lights and lock up
- (n) (baseball) a relief pitcher who can protect a lead in the last inning or two of the game finisher,