Meaning of close in English
1. examining, looking at, listening to etc. someone or something in a careful way; careful and detailed
Pay close attention.
2. not far away in time or space; near
Our house is close to the airport.
3. not far away in characteristics or quality; being almost the same
Those words are close in meaning.
4. liking each other; friendly or intimate
She's my closest friend.
5. very hot and humid, causing difficulty in breathing; without fresh air
It's very close in this room.
1. near in place; in proximity
He stood close to me.
2. with little empty space; tightly
He held her close.
close2
1. shut a door, a window, one’s eyes etc.
Close the door softly, please.
2. put material into a hole, gap, or space so that it is completely full
close a crack in the wall
3. bring or come to an end; finish
close a meeting
4. stop giving service, so that people cannot go there
All the shops were closed for the night.