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- [self kloh-zing]
- /sɛlf ˈkloʊ zɪŋ/
- /self ˈkləʊ.zɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [self kloh-zing]
- /sɛlf ˈkloʊ zɪŋ/
Definitions of self-closing word
- noun self-closing the end or conclusion, as of a speech. 1
- noun self-closing something that closes; a fastening, as of a purse. 1
- noun self-closing the final phase of a transaction, especially the meeting at which procedures are carried out in the execution of a contract for the sale of real estate. 1
- noun self-closing an act or instance of failing or going bankrupt: an increase in bank closings. 1
- noun self-closing complimentary close. 1
- adjective self-closing that shuts automatically 0
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Origin of self-closing
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1350-1400; See origin at close, -ing1
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Parts of speech for Self-closing
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
self-closing popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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