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close vs join

join vs close

close and join both are nouns.

close is an adjective but join is not an adjective.

close and join both are verbs.

close is an adverb but join is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
close Yes Yes Yes Yes
join Yes No Yes No
As verbs, join is a hypernym of close; that is, join is a word with a broader meaning than close:
  • close: bring together all the elements or parts of
  • join: cause to become joined or linked
As verbs, join is a hypernym of close; that is, join is a word with a broader meaning than close:
  • close: unite or bring into contact or bring together the edges of
  • join: cause to become joined or linked
close (noun) join (noun)
the concluding part of any performance a set containing all and only the members of two or more given sets
the last section of a communication the shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made
the temporal end; the concluding time
close (adjective) join (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) join (verb)
finish a game in baseball by protecting a lead make contact or come together
complete a business deal, negotiation, or an agreement cause to become joined or linked
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut become part of; become a member of a group or organization
become closed come into the company of
bar access to be or become joined or united or linked
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) join (adverb)
near in time or place or relationship
in an attentive manner
Difference between close and join

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