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Closure
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Simple meaning
What does Closure mean?
Closure means closing something or feeling that something is finished.
Dictionary definition
the act of closing something, or a feeling that something difficult or unfinished has ended.
Example sentences
Closure in a sentence
easy
The store closure surprised the town.
medium
The final meeting gave everyone a sense of closure.
hard
After months of questions, the family finally felt closure when they learned the truth.
Synonyms
Words like Closure
endingThe point when something finishes.
conclusionThe final part or result of something.
Antonyms
Opposite words
openingThe start of something, opposite of a closure.
continuationSomething that keeps going instead of ending.
Word family
Closure word family
Base word
closure
noun
closure
An ending, closing, or feeling of resolution.
noun
closures
More than one closure.
verb
close
To shut or end something.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does closure mean?
Closure can mean the act of closing or the feeling that an issue has ended.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to closure?
A conclusion is an ending, similar to closure.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses closure correctly?
Closure can mean a feeling that something difficult is resolved.
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