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close vs intimate

intimate vs close

close and intimate both are nouns.

close and intimate both are adjectives.

close and intimate both are verbs.

close is an adverb but intimate is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
close Yes Yes Yes Yes
intimate Yes Yes Yes No
close (noun) intimate (noun)
the concluding part of any performance someone to whom private matters are confided
the last section of a communication
the temporal end; the concluding time
close (adjective) intimate (adjective)
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
close in relevance or relationship thoroughly acquainted through study or experience
not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances having or fostering a warm or friendly and informal atmosphere
marked by fidelity to an original innermost or essential
rigorously attentive; strict and thorough concerning things deeply private and personal
crowded used euphemistically to refer to the genitals
(of a contest or contestants) evenly matched involved in a sexual relationship
of textiles having mutual interests or affections; of established friendship
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) intimate (verb)
finish a game in baseball by protecting a lead give to understand
complete a business deal, negotiation, or an agreement imply as a possibility
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) intimate (adverb)
near in time or place or relationship
in an attentive manner
Difference between close and intimate

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