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Definition of close-up
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: a photograph or movie shot taken at close range
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: an intimate view or examination of something
close-up
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Definition of close-up (Entry 2 of 2)
: at close range
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Synonyms: Adverb or adjective
Antonyms: Adverb or adjective
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“Close-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/close-up. Accessed 18 Apr. 2021.
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close-up
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English Language Learners Definition of close-up
: a photograph or movie picture taken very close to an object or person
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: a photograph taken at close range
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The first known use of close-up was in 1913
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