closer closer /ˈkloʊzɝ/

adverb

1. () (comparative of 'near' or 'close') within a shorter distance  ( nigher , nearer , closer )
   (comparative of 'near' or 'close') within a shorter distance
    Come closer, my dear!
   come closer, my dear!
    They drew nearer
   they drew nearer
    Getting nearer to the true explanation
   getting nearer to the true explanation
   

noun

1. (baseball) a relief pitcher who can protect a lead in the last inning or two of the game  ( closer , finisher )
   (baseball) a relief pitcher who can protect a lead in the last inning or two of the game
   
   
2. A person who closes something  ( closer )
   a person who closes something
    Whoever is the closer has to turn out the lights and lock up
   whoever is the closer has to turn out the lights and lock up