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close vs approach

approach vs close

close and approach both are nouns.

close is an adjective but approach is not an adjective.

close and approach both are verbs.

close is an adverb but approach is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
close Yes Yes Yes Yes
approach Yes No Yes No
As verbs, approach is a hypernym of close; that is, approach is a word with a broader meaning than close:
  • close: draw near
  • approach: move towards
Other hypernyms of close include come near, come on, draw close, draw near, go up, near.
close (noun) approach (noun)
the concluding part of any performance the act of drawing spatially closer to something
the last section of a communication a relatively short golf shot intended to put the ball onto the putting green
the temporal end; the concluding time ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation
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
close (adjective) approach (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
close (verb) approach (verb)
finish a game in baseball by protecting a lead make advances to someone, usually with a proposal or suggestion
complete a business deal, negotiation, or an agreement move towards
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut come near in time
become closed begin to deal with
bar access to come near or verge on, resemble, come nearer in quality, or character
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
close (adverb) approach (adverb)
near in time or place or relationship
in an attentive manner
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