Synonyms of closed

closed 1 of 2

adjective

1

as in restricted

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

2

as in blocked

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• 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)
• banged
• clapped
• clapt

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
• winded up
• put paid to
• rounded (off or out)
• rang down the curtain (on)
• crowned
• suspended
• 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
• ceased
• concluded
• halted
• passed
• terminated
• finished
• went
• died
• discontinued
• stalled
• quitted
• determined
• left off
• lapsed
• broke off
• wound up
• winked (out)
• broke up
• elapsed
• dead-ended
• quit
• let up
• winded up
• bit the dust
• suspended
• paused
• refrained (from)
• laid off (of)
• stayed
• packed (up or in)
• desisted (from)
• cut out
• knocked off
• broke down
• gave over
• wound down
• conked (out)
• abated
• petered (out)
• winded 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)
• snuck up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Examples of closed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Bendel’s closed in January 2019, and Harry Winston is expanding into some of the space. —David Moin, WWD, 12 Aug. 2024

Students and faculty can enter campus with IDs at five points around the perimeter of campus; all other entry points are closed. —Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 12 Aug. 2024

The sentencing came Thursday at a closed trial in Yekaterinburg in central Russia, where Karelina's case was heard by the same court that in July convicted Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich of espionage. —Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 15 Aug. 2024

On Wednesday, while the two outside lanes were still closed, that drive time ballooned to about 31 minutes. —Kathryn Varn, Axios, 14 Aug. 2024

Phrases Containing closed

• closed book