adjective
- comparative form of close; nearer in distance, time, or relationship
noun
- a person or thing that closes something
- a relief pitcher who specializes in pitching the final innings of a game
Usage: baseball
adverb
- comparative form of close; in a manner that is nearer
Examples
- Move your chair closer to the table.
- We became closer friends after the trip.
- The deadline is getting closer every day.
- She is a closer observer of human behavior than her brother.
- The team’s closer pitched three perfect innings.
- Please come closer so I can hear you better.
- The automatic door closer needs repair.