close
close/klōs/
adjective
- a short distance away or apart in space or time."the hotel is close to the sea"synonyms: near, adjacent, in close proximity, close/near at hand, not far from, in the vicinity of, in the neighborhood of, within reach of, within close range of, neighboring, hard by, adjoining, abutting, alongside, on the doorstep, within sight, within earshot, a stone's throw away, close by, nearby, at hand, at close quarters, contiguous, proximate, accessible, handy, convenient, walkable, within spitting distance, a hop, a skip, and a jump away, within sniffing distance, nigh
- denoting a family member who is part of a person's immediate family, typically a parent or sibling."the family history of cancer in close relatives"synonyms: immediate, direct, near
- (of observation, examination, etc.) done in a careful and thorough way."pay close attention to what your body is telling you about yourself"synonyms: careful, detailed, thorough, minute, painstaking, meticulous, assiduous, diligent, rigorous, scrupulous, conscientious, attentive, focused, intent, concentrated, searching, methodical, vigilant, watchful, keen, alert
- uncomfortably humid or airless."a close, hazy day"synonyms: humid, muggy, stuffy, airless, fuggy, heavy, sticky, steamy, clammy, sultry, oppressive, stifling, suffocating, like a Turkish bath, like a sauna, unventilated, claggy
- another term for high (sense 7 of the adjective).
adverb
in a position so as to be very near to someone or something; with very little space between.
"they stood close to the door"
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What are two meanings of Close?
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. When people are close, they are right next to each other — or they're emotionally close to one another. In baseball, the closer is a pitcher who tries to end the game.
Is the movie Close based on a true story?
Partly inspired by Dhont's own youthful experiences and the true story of Nora Monsecour, a transgender ballerina, the film won several awards, including the Caméra d'Or, at Cannes, but also drew a backlash from transgender people.
What is the Netflix movie Close about?
When attackers target the heiress she's protecting, battle-hardened bodyguard Sam scrambles to save her client -- and teach her how to fight back. Watch all you want.
What happened at the end of Close?
After an initial moment of tension, she tenderly hugs and comforts him as they cry together. Sometime later, she and Peter have moved away, leaving the house empty. Léo walks across the field which he and Rémi used to run through, remembering their connection and allowing himself to finally grieve for Rémi.
Close
PG-13 · 2022 ‧ Drama/Coming-of-age story ‧ 1h 45m
The 13-year-old boys Léo and Rémis have a close friendship at school and in the flower fields where they and their parents pick the harvest for home. When schoolmates shoot a wedge into the relationship, the consequences are fatal.
Release date: January 27, 2023 (USA)
Director: Lukas Dhont
Distributed by: Diaphana Distribution, Camera Film, and Arthaus
Box office: $5.2 million
Cinematography: Frank van den Eeden
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Duration: 1:40
Posted: Sep 7, 2022
Posted: Sep 7, 2022
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"Close" is a film about friendship and responsibility.The intense friendship between two thirteen-year old boys Leo and Remi suddenly gets disrupted. Struggling ...
The film stars Eden Dambrine, Gustav de Waele, Émilie Dequenne and Léa Drucker. It follows two teenage boys whose close friendship is thrown into disarray when ...
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7 days ago · a narrow passage leading from a street to a court and the houses within or to the common stairway of tenements. Phrases. close one's doors.