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Meanings of closer in English

Portuguese
mais perto

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

        mais perto

        Baseball or softball relief pitcher who specializes in finishing games.

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

                    Usage of closer in English
                    1
                    Some said later this year; others said 2020 was closer to reality.
                    Wired
                    2
                    However, today takes us one step closer to a more equal Britain.
                    The Guardian
                    3
                    It just means we're one step closer to home, right? I ask.
                    The Hunger Games
                    4
                    The answer to the question today, though, is surprisingly closer to home.
                    Independent.ie
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                    But that was not Jeffrey's problem his problem sounded closer to home.
                    The hellfire club
                    6
                    However, bankers said earlier this month the deal was finally drawing closer.
                    Reuters
                    7
                    OPINION:WE ARE moving ever closer to real reform of our political infrastructure.
                    The Irish Times
                    8
                    USCIS said separately that closer scrutiny could lead to longer processing times.
                    Reuters
                    9
                    Zimbabwe has taken several steps closer to the abyss in recent days.
                    The Irish Times
                    10
                    Bolts were used-butno closer than 15 feet apart; further if possible.
                    Rock and Ice Magazine
                    11
                    She said government estimates were that the number was closer to 4000.
                    Radio NZ
                    12
                    China has long sought closer diplomatic ties and energy cooperation with Russia.
                    Reuters
                    13
                    But closer to home, there's an example of how it does work.
                    Radio NZ
                    14
                    Some economists suggest the true rate is closer to 11 per cent.
                    News.com.au
                    15
                    A similar point has been made by scholars working closer to home.
                    Radio NZ
                    16
                    Cases live closer to nuclear power plants than the randomly selected controls.
                    Pubmed
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                    Translations for closer
                    Closer through the time
                    Closer across language varieties
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                    United States of America
                    Common
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