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

While federal and local authorities finished their on-scene investigations earlier this week, Military Trail between 10th Avenue North and Cresthaven Boulevard remains closed, and the public has been asked to avoid the area. — Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 11 Nov. 2026

Falchetto’s brother, Tony, knew his brother had appendicitis, but hadn’t known that the OR in East Orange was closed. — Eric Umansky, ProPublica, 11 Nov. 2026

Verb

Restaurant chains such as Wendy’s, Pizza Hut, Red Lobster, Papa John’s, Bahama Breeze and Starbucks have either already closed or plan to soon close hundreds of locations. — Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 12 Nov. 2026

That street is also closed between Clarendon Road and Bedford Avenue. — Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 12 Nov. 2026

Phrases Containing closed

• closed book