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To help you avoid using the same word too repetitively, redundantly, recurrently, incessantly, etc., etc.

Why synonyms can be useful

Your writing can sound boring if you continually keep repeating the same words. When you create sentences, you can make them more interesting by using words that mean the same as the word you are speaking about. This allows you to add flavor to your writing.

In order to make language a lot more expressive and interesting you should try to vary the words you use as often as you can.

Synonyms for (adjective) closed

Synonyms: closed Definition: not open or affording passage or access Usage: the many closed streets made travel difficult; our neighbors peeped from behind closed curtains

Hypernyms: blocked, out of use Definition: closed to traffic Usage: the repaving results in many blocked streets

Hypernyms: drawn Definition: having the curtains or draperies closed or pulled shut Usage: the drawn draperies kept direct sunlight from fading the rug

Hypernyms: stoppered Definition: (of a container) having a stopper in the opening Usage: the tightly stoppered bottles

Hypernyms: nonopening Definition: not open; not opening

Synonyms: shut, closed Definition: used especially of mouth or eyes Usage: he sat quietly with closed eyes; his eyes were shut against the sunlight

Hypernyms: blinking, winking Definition: closing the eyes intermittently and rapidly Usage: he stood blinking in the bright sunlight

Hypernyms: compressed, tight Definition: pressed tightly together Usage: with lips compressed

Hypernyms: squinched, squinting Definition: having eyes half closed in order to see better Usage: squinched eyes

Synonyms: closed, closed in Definition: blocked against entry Usage: a closed porch

Hypernyms: enclosed Definition: closed in or surrounded or included within Usage: an enclosed porch; an enclosed yard; the enclosed check is to cover shipping and handling

Synonyms: unsympathetic, closed Definition: not having an open mind Usage: a closed mind unreceptive to new ideas

Hypernyms: unreceptive Definition: not receptive

Synonyms: closed Definition: not open to the general public Usage: a closed meeting

Hypernyms: restricted Definition: subject to restriction or subjected to restriction Usage: of restricted importance

Synonyms: closed Definition: with shutters closed

Hypernyms: shuttered Definition: provided with shutters or shutters as specified; often used in combination Usage: a church with a shuttered belfry and spire; green-shuttered cottages

Synonyms: closed Definition: requiring union membership Usage: a closed shop

Hypernyms: union Definition: of trade unions Usage: the union movement; union negotiations; a union-shop clause in the contract