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cease vs close

close vs cease

cease and close both are nouns.

cease is not an adjective while close is an adjective.

cease and close both are verbs.

cease is not an adverb while close is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cease Yes No Yes No
close Yes Yes Yes Yes
As verbs, close is a hyponym of cease; that is, close is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than cease:
  • cease: have an end, in a temporal, spatial, or quantitative sense; either spatial or metaphorical
  • close: come to a close
Other hyponyms of cease include pass away, lapse, cut out, go out, adjourn, break up, recess, disappear, vanish, climax, culminate, run out, go, run low, run short, disappear, go away, vanish, conclude, come out, turn out, discontinue, break.
cease (noun) close (noun)
(`cease' is a noun only in the phrase `without cease') end the concluding part of any performance
the last section of a communication
the temporal end; the concluding time
cease (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
cease (verb) close (verb)
put an end to a state or an activity finish a game in baseball by protecting a lead
have an end, in a temporal, spatial, or quantitative sense; either spatial or metaphorical complete a business deal, negotiation, or an agreement
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
become closed
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
cease (adverb) close (adverb)
near in time or place or relationship
in an attentive manner
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