Definition
closer: nearer; having a better relationship
My sister is closer to my mother than I am. She's always had a better relationship with her than I have.
Now that I have moved, I live closer to the beach. I'm much nearer to the sea than before.
close (to): near, next (to)
- "I'm getting closer."
- "Then come closer... closer... not too close!"
- "Despite this isolated incident, I believe that our two cultures are closer than ever, and this is reflected by this collaboration between the perfumers of our two great nations."
- "Godfather : Closer... (smack) ... What's the matter with you Peter?"
- "or Las Vegas, but I'd settle for something a little closer to home if the budget won't budge."
- "Closer. Closer. Too close!"
- "As for the fragrance, I'm no expert, but it smells similar enough to merit a closer analysis from our experts."
- "Closer. Closer."
- "Who do you think comes closer: the expert who's worked with cows all his life;"
- "In my mind, a birthday is no different than a funeral - both events indicate that you are moving closer to being lowered into the ground."
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