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closet

Ngoại động từNội động từ[C] Đếm được

Số nhiều: closetsQuá khứ: closetedPhân từ 2: closetedV-ing: closeting

This word carries a strong association with concealment and secrecy. While it describes a physical storage area, it frequently evokes a sense of hiding things that are not meant for public view, creating a psychological link between a physical room and a hidden truth. In a social context, the term is heavily tied to identity and the process of revealing a hidden aspect of one's life. This usage transforms the word from a piece of furniture into a powerful symbol of privacy, repression, and eventual liberation.

Countable when referring to the physical storage units in a house.

Ý nghĩa

Danh từ

[someone][something]

A small room or cupboard used for storing clothes or household items.

"She hung her winter coats in the hallway closet."

Ngoại động từ

[someone][something]

"He closeted the documents in a locked drawer."

Nội động từ

[someone]

To shut oneself away from others for privacy or secret consultation.

"The politicians closeted themselves for three hours of negotiation."

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