close vs near

close is a noun but near is not a noun.

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

As adjectives, close and near are synonyms defined as:

close and near: not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances

Other synonyms of close include nigh.

As adjectives, close and near are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of close include cheeseparing, penny-pinching, skinny.

As adverbs, close and near are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of close include nigh.

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

Other hypernyms of close include approach, come near, come on, draw close, draw near, go up.

close (noun)	near (noun)
the concluding part of any performance
the last section of a communication
the temporal end; the concluding time

close (adjective)	near (adjective)
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other	not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
close in relevance or relationship	closely resembling the genuine article
not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances	with or in a close or intimate relationship
marked by fidelity to an original	being on the left side
rigorously attentive; strict and thorough	giving or spending with reluctance
crowded	very close in resemblance
(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)	near (verb)
finish a game in baseball by protecting a lead	move towards
complete a business deal, negotiation, or an agreement
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)	near (adverb)
near in time or place or relationship	near in time or place or relationship
in an attentive manner	(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but