closet
Pronunciation: [ˈklɑːzɪt]
Word
Context: "furniture"
(noun) a small room or space where you store clothes, shoes, and other personal items. You can hang things up or keep them on shelves to keep them neat and organized.
Example
I hung my dress in the closet so it wouldn’t get wrinkled.
Example
There was no room left in the closet for any more shoes.
Example
Can you help me find my coat in the closet?
Context: "general storage"
(noun) any small room or area used for storing things, like cleaning supplies, tools, or other items that you don’t need every day.
Example
We keep all the extra blankets in the closet under the stairs.
Example
The closet in the hallway is too small to hold all our games.
Example
Where did you put the camping gear, in the closet?
Context: "informal behavior"
(verb) to keep something secret, especially about personal feelings or identities. It's like hiding something important because you might be afraid to share it.
Example
He decided to closet his feelings until he was ready to talk about them.
Example
She didn't closet her achievements; she proudly shared them with everyone.
Example
Why do some people closet their true selves?
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