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close
/kloʊz/
Short answer
The English word close is pronounced /kloʊz/. It is spelled C-L-O-S-E and has 5 letters. The -ing form is closing and the past form is closed.
Example sentence
Please close the window.
Key facts
- English
- close
- Pronunciation
- /kloʊz/
- -ing form
- closing
- Past form
- closed
- Spelling
- C-L-O-S-E
- Number of letters
- 5
- Word list
- Action Verbs for Kids: Common English Verbs
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How do you pronounce close?
Close is pronounced /kloʊz/. Press the listen button on this page to hear it.
How do you spell close?
Close is spelled C-L-O-S-E. It has 5 letters.
What is the past form of close?
The past form of close is closed. The -ing form is closing.
How do you use close in a sentence?
For example: Please close the window.
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