English · Adjectives

closed

/kləʊzd/

[/kləʊzd/]

shut, not open

Beginneradjective

Definition

Not open; shut, or not available for business.

Example

The shop is closed on Sundays, so we will visit it on Monday.

The shop is closed on Sundays, so we will visit it on Monday.

Etymology

Past participle of 'close' (Latin 'claudere', to shut).

How & Where It’s Used

Used for doors, shops, and finished matters.

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