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close vs block

block vs close

close and block both are nouns.

close is an adjective but block is not an adjective.

close and block both are verbs.

close is an adverb but block is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
close Yes Yes Yes Yes
block Yes No Yes No
As verbs, block is a hypernym of close; that is, block is a word with a broader meaning than close:
  • close: bar access to
  • block: render unsuitable for passage
Other hypernyms of close include bar, barricade, block off, block up, blockade, stop.
close (noun) block (noun)
the concluding part of any performance the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements
the last section of a communication a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
the temporal end; the concluding time an obstruction in a pipe or tube
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
close (adjective) block (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) block (verb)
finish a game in baseball by protecting a lead shape into a block or blocks
complete a business deal, negotiation, or an agreement shape by using a block
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut prohibit the conversion or use of (assets)
become closed be unable to remember
bar access to interfere with or prevent the reception of signals
fill or stop up impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)
bring together all the elements or parts of render unsuitable for passage
unite or bring into contact or bring together the edges of obstruct
change one's body stance so that the forward shoulder and foot are closer to the intended point of impact stamp or emboss a title or design on a book with a block
come together, as if in an embrace support, secure, or raise with a block
draw near block passage through
cause a window or an application to disappear on a computer desktop shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight
cease to operate or cause to cease operating interrupt the normal function of by means of anesthesia
finish or terminate (meetings, speeches, etc.) hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
engage at close quarters stop from happening or developing
come to a close run on a block system
be priced or listed when trading stops
close (adverb) block (adverb)
near in time or place or relationship
in an attentive manner
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