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Nov 8, 2009
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Synonyms for closet

Noun

1. cupboard, closet, storage space
usage: a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space
2. water closet, closet, W.C., loo, toilet, lavatory, lav, can, john, privy, bathroom
usage: a toilet in England
3. wardrobe, closet, press, furniture, piece of furniture, article of furniture
usage: a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes
4. closet, room
usage: a small private room for study or prayer

Verb

1. closet, confine
usage: confine to a small space, as for intensive work

Adjective

1. closet(prenominal), confidential, secret, private (vs. public)
usage: (of information) given in confidence or in secret; "closet information"; "this arrangement must be kept confidential"; "their secret communications"
2. closet(prenominal), secret, covert (vs. overt)
usage: indulging only covertly; "a closet alcoholic"; "closet liberals"
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