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close vs cease

cease vs close

close and cease both are nouns.

close is an adjective but cease is not an adjective.

close and cease both are verbs.

close is an adverb but cease is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
close Yes Yes Yes Yes
cease Yes No Yes No
As verbs, cease is a hypernym of close; that is, cease is a word with a broader meaning than close:
  • close: come to a close
  • cease: have an end, in a temporal, spatial, or quantitative sense; either spatial or metaphorical
Other hypernyms of close include end, finish, stop, terminate.
close (noun) cease (noun)
the concluding part of any performance (`cease' is a noun only in the phrase `without cease') end
the last section of a communication
the temporal end; the concluding time
close (adjective) cease (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) cease (verb)
finish a game in baseball by protecting a lead put an end to a state or an activity
complete a business deal, negotiation, or an agreement have an end, in a temporal, spatial, or quantitative sense; either spatial or metaphorical
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
close (adverb) cease (adverb)
near in time or place or relationship
in an attentive manner
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