close game — A contest or competition in which the participants are very evenly matched and the outcome is uncertain until the end
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A contest or competition in which the participants are very evenly matched and the outcome is uncertain until the end
Pronunciation (IPA): /kloʊs ɡeɪm/
Example Sentences
- Every World Cup final seems to be a close game that gives viewers heart attacks.
- The chess match was such a close game that both players aged 10 years in 3 hours.
- It was a close game until the final whistle, keeping everyone in suspense.
close game
NOUN[/kloʊs ɡeɪm/]
A contest or competition in which the participants are very evenly matched and the outcome is uncertain until the end
The basketball close game ends with a buzzer-beater, scores tied until the final second.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Close derives from Latin clausus (closed, shut), which evolved to mean 'near' or 'tight'. Game originates from Old English gamen (amusement, contest). Together, 'close game' describes a competitive match with a narrow margin between opponents.
Breakdown
close (from Latin clausus, meaning near or tight-margined) + game (from Old English gamen, meaning contest or match) = a competition with a narrow or undecided outcome.
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📝Examples
“Every World Cup final seems to be a close game that gives viewers heart attacks.”
“The chess match was such a close game that both players aged 10 years in 3 hours.”
“It was a close game until the final whistle, keeping everyone in suspense.”
“The poker tournament ended in a close game where luck decided the winner.”
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