closer
|clos/er|
B1
🇺🇸
/ˈkloʊzər/
🇬🇧
/ˈkləʊzə/
(close)
end or conclude
Etymology
Etymology Information
'closer' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'clos,' where 'clos' meant 'shut' or 'enclosed.'
Historical Evolution
'clos' transformed into the modern English word 'close,' and eventually became 'closer' as a comparative adjective and noun.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'shut' or 'enclosed,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'more near' and 'a person or thing that closes.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person or thing that closes something.
The door closer needs to be adjusted.
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opener
Noun 2
a person who concludes a deal or negotiation.
He's known as a great closer in sales.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39