Begone and Close

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Begone verb - To leave a place often for another.

Usage example: in his frustration the beleaguered actor cried out to the autograph seekers, “Begone and let me finish my meal in peace!”

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Close is an antonym for begone.

Close verb - To position (something) so as to prevent passage through an opening.

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Begone is an antonym for close.

Nearby Words: closed, closeness, closing, closely, closure

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