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

How long the lanes will remain closed was not immediately known. — Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026

Dare County declared a state of emergency for Hatteras Island on Friday and called for a mandatory evacuation of tourists who might become trapped by closed roads and cancelled ferries. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026

Verb

Other programs will need to be consolidated or closed, particularly when employers hire applicants without a college credential or prefer candidates with a bachelor’s degree. — Kathleen Plinske, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026

The Virginia Department of Health has also temporarily closed the harvest area as a precaution. — Victoria Craw, Washington Post, 22 Oct. 2026

Phrases Containing closed

• closed book