Synonyms for Close
Definition of close
adverb
- near in time or place or relationship; "as the wedding day drew near"; "stood near the door"; "don't shoot until they come near"; "getting near to the true explanation"; "her mother is always near"; "The end draws nigh"; "the bullet didn't come close"; "don't get too close to the fire"
- in an attentive manner; "he remained close on his guard"
adjective
- at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other; "close to noon"; "how close are we to town?"; "a close formation of ships"
20 synonyms found
Writing tips for "close"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like accurate, adjacent, airless can replace "close" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 20 alternatives available, "close" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"Close" in song lyrics
See how close is used in real songs:
-
"the judge will plead me close"
51.50 — Games People Play -
"me and my darlin we was dance too close"
69 Boyz — Catch 22 -
"me men don't need to coast the homie shows keep the gat close"
7L & Esoteric f/ Celph Titled — Murder-Death-Kill