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close vs penny-pinching

penny-pinching vs close

close and penny-pinching both are nouns.

close and penny-pinching both are adjectives.

close is a verb but penny-pinching is not a verb.

close is an adverb but penny-pinching is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
close Yes Yes Yes Yes
penny-pinching Yes Yes No No
As adjectives, close and penny-pinching are synonyms defined as:
  • close and penny-pinching: giving or spending with reluctance
Other synonyms of close include cheeseparing, near, skinny.
close (noun) penny-pinching (noun)
the concluding part of any performance extreme care in spending money; reluctance to spend money unnecessarily
the last section of a communication
the temporal end; the concluding time
close (adjective) penny-pinching (adjective)
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other giving or spending with reluctance
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) penny-pinching (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) penny-pinching (adverb)
near in time or place or relationship
in an attentive manner
Difference between close and penny-pinching

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