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close vs close up

close up vs close

close is a noun but close up is not a noun.

close is an adjective but close up is not an adjective.

close and close up both are verbs.

close and close up both are adverbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
close Yes Yes Yes Yes
close up No No Yes Yes
As verbs, close and close up are synonyms defined as:
  • close and close up: unite or bring into contact or bring together the edges of
As verbs, close and close up are synonyms defined as:
  • close and close up: cease to operate or cause to cease operating
Other synonyms of close include close down, fold, shut down.
close (noun) close up (noun)
the concluding part of any performance
the last section of a communication
the temporal end; the concluding time
close (adjective) close up (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) close up (verb)
finish a game in baseball by protecting a lead refuse to talk or stop talking; fall silent
complete a business deal, negotiation, or an agreement block passage through
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut unite or bring into contact or bring together the edges of
become closed cease to operate or cause to cease operating
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) close up (adverb)
near in time or place or relationship very close
in an attentive manner
Difference between close and close up

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