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approach vs close

close vs approach

approach and close both are nouns.

approach is not an adjective while close is an adjective.

approach and close both are verbs.

approach is not an adverb while close is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
approach Yes No Yes No
close Yes Yes Yes Yes
As verbs, close is a hyponym of approach; that is, close is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than approach:
  • approach: move towards
  • close: draw near
Other hyponyms of approach include drive up, bear down on, bear down upon, edge in, edge up, crowd, push.
approach (noun) close (noun)
the act of drawing spatially closer to something the concluding part of any performance
a relatively short golf shot intended to put the ball onto the putting green the last section of a communication
ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation the temporal end; the concluding time
a way of entering or leaving
the temporal property of becoming nearer in time
a close approximation
a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others
the event of one object coming closer to another
the final path followed by an aircraft as it is landing
approach (adjective) close (adjective)
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
close in relevance or relationship
not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
marked by fidelity to an original
rigorously attentive; strict and thorough
crowded
(of a contest or contestants) evenly matched
of textiles
confined to specific persons
strictly confined or guarded
used of hair or haircuts
giving or spending with reluctance
fitting closely but comfortably
inclined to secrecy or reticence about divulging information
lacking fresh air
approach (verb) close (verb)
make advances to someone, usually with a proposal or suggestion finish a game in baseball by protecting a lead
move towards complete a business deal, negotiation, or an agreement
come near in time move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
begin to deal with become closed
come near or verge on, resemble, come nearer in quality, or character bar access to
fill or stop up
bring together all the elements or parts of
unite or bring into contact or bring together the edges of
change one's body stance so that the forward shoulder and foot are closer to the intended point of impact
come together, as if in an embrace
draw near
cause a window or an application to disappear on a computer desktop
cease to operate or cause to cease operating
finish or terminate (meetings, speeches, etc.)
engage at close quarters
come to a close
be priced or listed when trading stops
approach (adverb) close (adverb)
near in time or place or relationship
in an attentive manner
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