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PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: closed

1
 adj
not open
2
 adj
(set theory) of an interval that contains both its endpoints
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: closed
1

adj not open

Synonyms:
shut, unopen
Antonyms:
open, unfastened
affording unobstructed entrance and exit; not shut or closed
ajar
slightly open
wide-open
open wide
open
affording free passage or access
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adj used especially of mouth or eyes

“he sat quietly with closed eyes”
Synonyms:
shut
blinking, winking
closing the eyes intermittently and rapidly
compressed, tight
pressed tightly together
squinched, squinting
having eyes half closed in order to see better
Antonyms:
open, opened
used of mouth or eyes
agape, gaping
with the mouth wide open as in wonder or awe
agaze, staring
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
wide, wide-eyed
(used of eyes) fully open or extended
yawning
with the mouth wide open indicating boredom or sleepiness
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adj with shutters closed

Synonyms
shuttered
provided with shutters or shutters as specified; often used in combination

adj not having an open mind

“a closed mind unreceptive to new ideas”
Synonyms:
unsympathetic
unreceptive
not receptive

adj not open or affording passage or access

“the many closed streets made travel difficult”
“our neighbors peeped from behind closed curtains”
Synonyms
obstructed
shut off to passage or view or hindered from action
shut, unopen
not open
blocked, out of use
closed to traffic
drawn
having the curtains or draperies closed or pulled shut
stoppered
(of a container) having a stopper in the opening
nonopening
not open; not opening
sealed
closed or secured with or as if with a seal
Antonyms:
open
affording free passage or access
open, unfastened
affording unobstructed entrance and exit; not shut or closed
opened
made open or clear
unstoppered
(of a container) having the stopper removed
yawning
gaping open as if threatening to engulf someone or something
unsealed
not closed or secured with or as if with a seal
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adj blocked against entry

“a closed porch”
Synonyms:
closed in
enclosed
closed in or surrounded or included within

adj not open to the general public

“a closed meeting”
Synonyms
restricted
subject to restriction or subjected to restriction

adj requiring union membership

“a closed shop”
Synonyms
union
of trade unions
2

adj (set theory) of an interval that contains both its endpoints

Antonyms:
open
(set theory) of an interval that contains neither of its endpoints
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