How to spell close
Ethan Hayes
Updated on January 01, 2026
What are the two meanings of close?
1 : to cover the opening of I closed the box. 2 : to change the position of so as to prevent passage through an opening : shut Please close the door. 3 : to bring or come to an end I closed my account. 4 : to end the operation of for a period of time or permanently The school was closed for summer.Is close and close spelled the same?
The words close and close are spelled identically but are pronounced differently and have different meanings, which makes them heteronyms.What is the correct spelling of close?
Correct spelling for the English word “close” is [klˈə͡ʊs], [klˈəʊs], [k_l_ˈəʊ_s] (IPA phonetic alphabet).What does close mean?
To close is to shut something or to end something. You could close a door, close your mouth, or even close a deal. This versatile word usually means “the end” or “near.” When a store is closed, you can’t go in: the door is closed and locked.What’s another word for close?
What is another word for close?| intimate | inseparable |
|---|---|
| faithful | special |
| best | cherished |
| close-knit | especial |
| fast | firm |