close vs finish

close and finish both are nouns.

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

As nouns, finish is a hypernym of close; that is, finish is a word with a broader meaning than close:

Other hypernyms of close include finishing.

As nouns, close and finish are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of close include conclusion, finale, finis, last, stopping point.

As verbs, finish is a hypernym of close; that is, finish is a word with a broader meaning than close:

Other hypernyms of close include complete.

As verbs, finish is a hypernym of close; that is, finish is a word with a broader meaning than close:

close: come to a close
finish: have an end, in a temporal, spatial, or quantitative sense; either spatial or metaphorical

Other hypernyms of close include cease, end, stop, terminate.

close (noun)	finish (noun)
the concluding part of any performance	the act of finishing
the last section of a communication	a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
the temporal end; the concluding time	(wine tasting) the taste of a wine on the back of the tongue (as it is swallowed)
	designated event that concludes a contest (especially a race)
	the downfall of someone (as of persons on one side of a conflict)
	event whose occurrence ends something
	the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
	a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality
	the temporal end; the concluding time

close (adjective)	finish (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)	finish (verb)
finish a game in baseball by protecting a lead	finally be or do something
complete a business deal, negotiation, or an agreement	come or bring to a finish or an end
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut	cause to finish a relationship with somebody
become closed	finish eating all the food on one's plate or on the table
bar access to	provide with a finish
fill or stop up	have an end, in a temporal, spatial, or quantitative sense; either spatial or metaphorical
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)	finish (adverb)
near in time or place or relationship
in an attentive manner