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block vs close

close vs block

block and close both are nouns.

block is not an adjective while close is an adjective.

block and close both are verbs.

block is not an adverb while close is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
block Yes No Yes No
close Yes Yes Yes Yes
As verbs, close is a hyponym of block; that is, close is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than block:
  • block: render unsuitable for passage
  • close: bar access to
Other hyponyms of block include block off, close off, shut off.
block (noun) close (noun)
the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements the concluding part of any performance
a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides) the last section of a communication
an obstruction in a pipe or tube the temporal end; the concluding time
a simple machine consisting of a wheel with a groove in which a rope can run to change the direction or point of application of a force applied to the rope
a metal casting containing the cylinders and cooling ducts of an engine
a platform from which an auctioneer sells
housing in a large building that is divided into separate units
an inability to remember or think of something you normally can do; often caused by emotional tension
a number or quantity of related things dealt with as a unit
a rectangular area in a city surrounded by streets and usually containing several buildings
(computer science) a sector or group of sectors that function as the smallest data unit permitted
a three-dimensional shape with six square or rectangular sides
block (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
block (verb) close (verb)
shape into a block or blocks finish a game in baseball by protecting a lead
shape by using a block complete a business deal, negotiation, or an agreement
prohibit the conversion or use of (assets) move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
be unable to remember become closed
interfere with or prevent the reception of signals bar access to
impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball) fill or stop up
render unsuitable for passage bring together all the elements or parts of
obstruct unite or bring into contact or bring together the edges of
stamp or emboss a title or design on a book with a block change one's body stance so that the forward shoulder and foot are closer to the intended point of impact
support, secure, or raise with a block come together, as if in an embrace
block passage through draw near
shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight cause a window or an application to disappear on a computer desktop
interrupt the normal function of by means of anesthesia cease to operate or cause to cease operating
hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of finish or terminate (meetings, speeches, etc.)
stop from happening or developing engage at close quarters
run on a block system come to a close
be priced or listed when trading stops
block (adverb) close (adverb)
near in time or place or relationship
in an attentive manner
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