closing
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B1
🇺🇸
/ˈkloʊ.zɪŋ/
🇬🇧
/ˈkləʊ.zɪŋ/
(close)
end or conclude
Etymology
Etymology Information
'closing' originates from the Old English word 'clōsan,' which meant 'to shut or enclose.'
Historical Evolution
'clōsan' transformed into the Middle English word 'closen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'close.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to shut or enclose,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'bringing something to an end.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of bringing something to an end or conclusion.
The closing of the store was announced last week.
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Adjective 1
final or concluding.
The closing remarks were very impactful.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35