close vs closure

closure vs close

close and closure both are nouns.

close is an adjective but closure is not an adjective.

close and closure both are verbs.

close is an adverb but closure is not an adverb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
close	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
closure	Yes	No	Yes	No

close (noun)	closure (noun)
the concluding part of any performance	termination of operations
the last section of a communication	the act of blocking
the temporal end; the concluding time	approaching a particular destination; a coming closer; a narrowing of a gap
	an obstruction in a pipe or tube
	a Gestalt principle of organization holding that there is an innate tendency to perceive incomplete objects as complete and to close or fill gaps and to perceive asymmetric stimuli as symmetric
	something settled or resolved; the outcome of decision making
	a rule for limiting or ending debate in a deliberative body

close (adjective)	closure (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)	closure (verb)
finish a game in baseball by protecting a lead	terminate debate by calling for a vote
complete a business deal, negotiation, or an agreement
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)	closure (adverb)
near in time or place or relationship
in an attentive manner

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