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close vs plug

plug vs close

close and plug both are nouns.

close is an adjective but plug is not an adjective.

close and plug both are verbs.

close is an adverb but plug is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
close Yes Yes Yes Yes
plug Yes No Yes No
As verbs, plug is a hyponym of close; that is, plug is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than close:
  • close: fill or stop up
  • plug: fill or close tightly with or as if with a plug
Other hyponyms of close include seal, secure, stop up, coapt, conglutinate.
close (noun) plug (noun)
the concluding part of any performance an old or over-worked horse
the last section of a communication blockage consisting of an object designed to fill a hole tightly
the temporal end; the concluding time an upright hydrant for drawing water to use in fighting a fire
electrical device that fits into the cylinder head of an internal-combustion engine and ignites the gas by means of an electric spark
an electrical device with two or three pins that is inserted in a socket to make an electrical connection
blatant or sensational promotion
a wad of something chewable as tobacco
close (adjective) plug (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) plug (verb)
finish a game in baseball by protecting a lead persist in working hard
complete a business deal, negotiation, or an agreement insert as a plug
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut insert a plug into
become closed replace the center of a coin with a baser metal
bar access to make a plug for; praise the qualities or in order to sell or promote
fill or stop up deliver a quick blow to
bring together all the elements or parts of fill or close tightly with or as if with a plug
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) plug (adverb)
near in time or place or relationship
in an attentive manner
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