closed
6 synonyms and 1 antonyms for closed, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Not open to entry, use, or trade.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use closed
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Frequently asked questions
What does “closed” mean?
The word “closed” means not open to entry, use, or trade. In plain terms, shut, not operating, or not open to outsiders/new input.
How do you pronounce “closed”?
“Closed” is pronounced klohzd (/kloʊzd/ in IPA).
How do you use “closed” in a sentence?
Here is “closed” used in a sentence: “The museum is closed on Mondays.”
What is another word for “closed”?
Words with a similar meaning to “closed” include shut.
What is the opposite of “closed”?
The opposite of “closed” — its antonyms — is open.
What part of speech is “closed”?
“Closed” is an adjective.
Is “closed” a common word?
“Closed” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.
How many meanings does “closed” have?
“Closed” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: not open to entry, use, or trade.
What is the difference between closed and clothed?
Despite looking similar, these words are unrelated. Closed means shut or not open — "the shop is closed." Clothed means dressed or covered in clothing — "warmly clothed." The confusion is usually a spelling slip, since closed has no "th." If you mean wearing clothes, the word is clothed.
What is the opposite of closed?
The opposite of closed is open. Where closed means shut and not available for entry, use, or trade, open means accessible and operating — an open door, an open shop, an open road. Depending on context, "unlocked," "available," or "operating" can also serve as opposites.
What does it mean when a business is closed?
A closed business is not currently open for trade — its doors are shut and it is not serving customers, whether for the night, a holiday, or permanently. "Temporarily closed" means it will reopen; "closed down" or "permanently closed" means it has stopped operating for good.