Synonyms of closed

closed 1 of 2

adjective

1

as in restricted

Related Words

• restricted
• private
• off-limits
• limited
• exclusive
• unavailable
• inaccessible

Dissimilar Words

• open
• public
• unrestricted
• common
• collective
• available
• communal
• free-for-all
• free
• accessible
• shared

2

as in blocked

Related Words

• blocked
• congested
• choked
• clogged
• obstructed
• stopped (up)
• dammed
• jammed
• stuffed
• impassable
• plugged (up)
• blockaded
• unpassable
• barricaded
• unnegotiable

Dissimilar Words

• navigable
• negotiable
• open
• passable
• cleared
• clear
• free
• unobstructed
• unclosed
• unstopped
• unclogged

closed

2 of 2

verb

past tense of close

1

as in shut

to position (something) so as to prevent passage through an opening

be sure to close the gate when you leave

Synonyms & Similar Words

• shut
• locked
• sealed
• slammed
• steeked
• barred
• fastened
• latched
• bolted
• made
• secured
• chained
• stoppered
• plugged
• battened (down)
• clapped
• banged

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• opened
• unlocked
• unsealed
• unfastened
• unlatched
• unbolted
• unbarred
• unchained

2

as in closed (down)

to stop the operations of

the merchant will close the store if business doesn't improve

Synonyms & Similar Words

• shut
• closed (down)
• extinguished
• closed out
• suppressed
• phased out
• folded
• silenced
• failed
• turned off
• muzzled
• quelled
• gagged

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• started
• opened
• built
• expanded

3

as in ended

to bring (an event) to a natural or appropriate stopping point

we'll close the assembly with the singing of our national anthem

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ended
• finished
• concluded
• completed
• terminated
• closed out
• wrapped up
• wound up
• put paid to
• rounded (off or out)
• rang down the curtain (on)
• suspended
• crowned
• climaxed
• consummated
• perfected
• halted
• stopped

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• opened
• began
• started
• commenced
• inaugurated

4

as in stopped

to come to an end

the services closed with a short prayer

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ended
• stopped
• expired
• concluded
• ceased
• halted
• passed
• terminated
• finished
• died
• went
• discontinued
• determined
• stalled
• left off
• lapsed
• broke off
• wound up
• winked (out)
• broke up
• elapsed
• quit
• dead-ended
• let up
• bit the dust
• suspended
• paused
• refrained (from)
• laid off (of)
• stayed
• packed (up or in)
• cut out
• knocked off
• broke down
• desisted (from)
• gave over
• conked (out)
• abated
• petered (out)
• wound down

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• continued
• persisted
• extended
• hung on
• prolonged
• drew out
• protracted

5

as in approached

to come near or nearer

the two groups closed with each other from opposite sides of the field

Synonyms & Similar Words

• approached
• came
• closed in
• neared
• came up
• drew on
• arrived
• reached
• bellied up
• landed
• nighed
• attained
• hit
• gained
• turned up
• adjoined
• made
• touched
• showed up
• bordered
• crept up
• verged
• sneaked up
• waltzed (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• withdrew
• retired
• retreated
• backed (up or away)
• receded
• left
• removed
• went
• lit
• departed
• exited
• quit
• pulled out
• ran away
• walked out
• took off
• shoved (off)
• cleared out

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of closed

Adjective

Japan, which imports almost all its oil, previously relieved heavily on oil imports from the Middle East through the Strait of Hormuz, which remains effectively closed. — ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026

The biggest challenge is road conditions, because some roads in the rural areas remain closed and some are not passable for school buses due to low-hanging trees and power lines. — Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026

Verb

Interstate 35 temporarily closed in Kansas City The road is closed from exit 2W to I-35 North in Kansas City. — Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2026

In a picturesque village, the mayor closed a road, setting off a storm with residents and the owners of a castle that once belonged to his family. — Peter Baker Alessandro Falco Mark Landler Michelle Goldberg, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Phrases Containing closed

• closed book