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close vs next

next vs close

close is a noun but next is not a noun.

close and next both are adjectives.

close is a verb but next is not a verb.

close and next both are adverbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
close Yes Yes Yes Yes
next No Yes No Yes
close (noun) next (noun)
the concluding part of any performance
the last section of a communication
the temporal end; the concluding time
close (adjective) next (adjective)
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other nearest in space or position; immediately adjoining without intervening space
close in relevance or relationship (of elected officers) elected but not yet serving
not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances immediately following in time or order
marked by fidelity to an original (of a day of the week) nearest (or nearest but one) after the present moment
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) next (verb)
finish a game in baseball by protecting a lead
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) next (adverb)
near in time or place or relationship at the time or occasion immediately following
in an attentive manner
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