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close vs come on

come on vs close

close is a noun but come on is not a noun.

close is an adjective but come on is not an adjective.

close and come on both are verbs.

close is an adverb but come on is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
close Yes Yes Yes Yes
come on No No Yes No
As verbs, come on is a hypernym of close; that is, come on is a word with a broader meaning than close:
  • close: draw near
  • come on: move towards
Other hypernyms of close include approach, come near, draw close, draw near, go up, near.
close (noun) come on (noun)
the concluding part of any performance
the last section of a communication
the temporal end; the concluding time
close (adjective) come on (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) come on (verb)
finish a game in baseball by protecting a lead occur or become available
complete a business deal, negotiation, or an agreement appear or become visible; make a showing
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut develop in a positive way
become closed start running, functioning, or operating
bar access to move towards
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) come on (adverb)
near in time or place or relationship
in an attentive manner
Difference between close and come on

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