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close vs fill

fill vs close

close and fill both are nouns.

close is an adjective but fill is not an adjective.

close and fill both are verbs.

close is an adverb but fill is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
close Yes Yes Yes Yes
fill Yes No Yes No
As verbs, fill is a hypernym of close; that is, fill is a word with a broader meaning than close:
  • close: fill or stop up
  • fill: plug with a substance
close (noun) fill (noun)
the concluding part of any performance a quantity sufficient to satisfy
the last section of a communication any material that fills a space or container
the temporal end; the concluding time
close (adjective) fill (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) fill (verb)
finish a game in baseball by protecting a lead become full
complete a business deal, negotiation, or an agreement make full, also in a metaphorical sense
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut plug with a substance
become closed fill to satisfaction
bar access to eat until one is sated
fill or stop up fill, satisfy or meet a want or need or condition or restriction
bring together all the elements or parts of assume, as of positions or roles
unite or bring into contact or bring together the edges of appoint someone to (a position or a job)
change one's body stance so that the forward shoulder and foot are closer to the intended point of impact occupy the whole of
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) fill (adverb)
near in time or place or relationship
in an attentive manner
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