WordCmp.com

close vs engage

engage vs close

close is a noun but engage is not a noun.

close is an adjective but engage is not an adjective.

close and engage both are verbs.

close is an adverb but engage is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
close Yes Yes Yes Yes
engage No No Yes No
As verbs, engage is a hypernym of close; that is, engage is a word with a broader meaning than close:
  • close: engage at close quarters
  • engage: carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
Other hypernyms of close include prosecute, pursue.
close (noun) engage (noun)
the concluding part of any performance
the last section of a communication
the temporal end; the concluding time
close (adjective) engage (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) engage (verb)
finish a game in baseball by protecting a lead get caught
complete a business deal, negotiation, or an agreement consume all of one's attention or time
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut give to in marriage
become closed keep engaged
bar access to engage for service under a term of contract
fill or stop up hire for work or assistance
bring together all the elements or parts of ask to represent; of legal counsel
unite or bring into contact or bring together the edges of engage or hire for work
change one's body stance so that the forward shoulder and foot are closer to the intended point of impact carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
come together, as if in an embrace carry on (wars, battles, or campaigns)
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) engage (adverb)
near in time or place or relationship
in an attentive manner
Difference between close and engage

Words related to "close"

Words related to "engage"

© WordCmp.com 2024, CC-BY 4.0 / CC-BY-SA 3.0.