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- pronunciation:
- kla
ziht
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer, Word Parts
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noun |
| definition: |
a cabinet or small room for storage, as of clothing or household goods.
She hung up her coat in the closet.The vacuum cleaner is in the hall closet.
- similar words:
- wardrobe
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| related words: |
bay, chamber, compartment, hutch |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
not revealed; secluded; hidden.
He doesn't drink much in public; he's more of a closet drinker. |
| related words: |
secret |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
closets, closeting, closeted |
| definition: |
to take aside into a private area, as for confidential discussion.
They closeted themselves to talk about strategy. |
| related words: |
chamber |
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