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close vs bar

bar vs close

close and bar both are nouns.

close is an adjective but bar is not an adjective.

close and bar both are verbs.

close is an adverb but bar is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
close Yes Yes Yes Yes
bar Yes No Yes No
As verbs, bar is a hypernym of close; that is, bar is a word with a broader meaning than close:
  • close: bar access to
  • bar: render unsuitable for passage
Other hypernyms of close include barricade, block, block off, block up, blockade, stop.
close (noun) bar (noun)
the concluding part of any performance the act of preventing
the last section of a communication a rigid piece of metal or wood; usually used as a fastening or obstruction or weapon
the temporal end; the concluding time an obstruction (usually metal) placed at the top of a goal
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
a counter where you can obtain food or drink
a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)
(law) a railing that encloses the part of the courtroom where the judges and lawyers sit and the case is tried
a heating element in an electric fire
a horizontal rod that serves as a support for gymnasts as they perform exercises
a narrow marking of a different color or texture from the background
musical notation for a repeating pattern of musical beats
the body of individuals qualified to practice law in a particular jurisdiction
a submerged (or partly submerged) ridge in a river or along a shore
(meteorology) a unit of pressure equal to a million dynes per square centimeter
close (adjective) bar (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) bar (verb)
finish a game in baseball by protecting a lead prevent from entering; keep out
complete a business deal, negotiation, or an agreement render unsuitable for passage
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut secure with, or as if with, bars
become closed expel, as if by official decree
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
close (adverb) bar (adverb)
near in time or place or relationship
in an attentive manner
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