closer

(noun, adjective, adverb)

adjective

1. comparative form of close: more close

adverb

1. (comparative of `near' or `close') within a shorter distance

- come closer, my dear!

Similar word(s): nearer, nigher

noun

1. a person who closes something

- whoever is the closer has to turn out the lights and lock up

Definition categories: person, individual, mortal, somebody, someone, soul

2. (baseball) a relief pitcher who can protect a lead in the last inning or two of the game

Similar word(s): finisher

Definition categories: person, fireman, reliever

Sentences with closer as a noun:

- In our organization, the VP of Sales usually acts as the closer.

- The DJ chose a fantastic track as his closer at the end of the night.

- They brought their closer in for the ninth.