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closer

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/ˈkloʊ.zər/ · clos-er

near in distance or time.

Meanings

adjectiveinformal

near in distance or time.

فاصلہ یا وقت میں قریب ہونا۔

قریب

qareeb

Synonyms

nearadjacentimminentنزدیکقریبمتصل

Antonyms

fardistantremoteدوربعیدفاصلے پر

Common Collocations

  • closer to the truth
  • get closer
  • closer examination

Example Sentences

He needs to get closer to understand the details.

اسے تفصیلات کو سمجھنے کے لئے قریب ہونا ہوگا۔

Usay tafseelat ko samajhne ke liye qareeb hona hoga.

The deadline is closer than we thought.

آخری تاریخ ہماری سوچ سے زیادہ قریب ہے۔

Aakhri tareekh hamari soch se zyada qareeb hai.

Can you move closer to the speaker?

کیا آپ بولنے والے کے قریب آجائیں؟

Kya aap bolne wale ke qareeb aajain?

Easily Confused With

closet:A closet is a storage space, while closer refers to proximity.
nouninformal

a person or thing that closes.

ایک شخص یا چیز جو بند کرتی ہے۔

بند کرنے والا

band karne wala

Synonyms

blockersealerstopperبند کرنے والابندشرکاوٹ

Antonyms

openerinitiatorstarterکھولنے والاآغاز کرنے والاشروع کرنے والا

Common Collocations

  • closer of the door
  • closer of the deal

Example Sentences

He is the closer for this deal.

وہ اس معاملے کا بند کرنے والا ہے۔

Woh is maamlay ka band karne wala hai.

Every closer knows the process well.

ہر بند کرنے والا عمل کو اچھی طرح جانتا ہے۔

Har band karne wala amal ko achhi tarah jaan'ta hai.

Finding a good closer is essential.

اچھے بند کرنے والے کو تلاش کرنا ضروری ہے۔

Achay band karne wale ko talash karna zaroori hai.

Easily Confused With

close:'Close' generally refers to proximity or near, while 'closer' can specify one that closes.

Word Family

close
verbبند کرنا
closure
nounاختتام

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Imagine closing a door, highlighting the act of bringing things nearer.

Picture a door closing slowly as someone approaches.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

ہر کسی کے دل میں چھپے ہیں کئی راز، پھر بھی قریب رہ کر بھی ہم غافل رہتے ہیں۔

Har kisi ke dil mein chhupay hain kai raaz, Phir bhi qareeb reh kar bhi hum ghafil rahte hain.

Many secrets are hidden in everyone's heart, Yet we remain oblivious, even when close.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

پڑوسی کی مدد کرنا لازمی ہے۔

Padosi ki madad karna laazmi hai.

Helping a neighbor is essential.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "closian" — to close, shut

First known use: 15th century

The word 'closer' derived from Old English 'closian', through Middle English before taking its modern form.