English Explanatory Dictionary

overclose

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. In too great a proximity.
  2. Having too great an emotional attachment.
  3. Lacking adequate ventilation; stuffy.
verb
  1. To close prematurely or excessively.
  2. To form a closed universe before it has attained its present age.

Word forms

overclose more overclose most overclose overcloses overclosing overclosed

Etymology

From Middle English overclose, equivalent to over- + close (adjective).

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