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SHUT

A1to shut something, or to become shut

• Please close the door behind you.
• Close your eyes and make a wish.
• The window closed with a bang.

STOP WORKING

A2if a shop or business closes, it stops being open for people to use

• What time does the bank close?
• The museum is closed on Mondays.

END FOR EVER

B2to stop a business or organization operating for ever

• The factory closed last year.
• They had to close the restaurant.

NEAR

A2near in distance

• Our house is close to the station.
• Is the nearest bank close?

FRIENDLY

B1knowing and liking someone very much

• She's one of my closest friends.
• We're a very close family.

NEARLY EQUAL

B1if a game or competition is close, both sides are nearly equal

• It was a very close race.

CAREFUL

B2looking at or listening to something very carefully

• Pay close attention to the instructions.
• Keep a close eye on the children.

SOON

B1near in time

• Christmas is getting close.

A2near in distance or time

• Come a bit closer so I can see you.
• They live close by.