Homonyms - Close (As a Verb and Adjective)

(verb) - not open.

• James was restless, but he closed his eyes and tried to get some rest.
• Sandra was very annoyed that the bank was closed by the time she got there.

(verb) - to end.

• Maria closed the meeting with a short thank you speech.

(adj) - relationship.

• Sandy and Tania are extremely (=very) close. In fact, they are always seen together
• Alex and Kelly got were close friends for many years before they started dating each other.

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