close vs section

section vs close

close and section both are nouns.

close is an adjective but section is not an adjective.

close and section both are verbs.

close is an adverb but section is not an adverb.

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

As nouns, section is a hypernym of close; that is, section is a word with a broader meaning than close:

close: the last section of a communication
section: a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

Other hypernyms of close include subdivision.

close (noun)	section (noun)
the concluding part of any performance	the cutting of or into body tissues or organs (especially by a surgeon as part of an operation)
the last section of a communication	one of several parts or pieces that fit with others to constitute a whole object
the temporal end; the concluding time	one of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole
	a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
	a segment of a citrus fruit
	a small army unit usually having a special function
	a division of an orchestra containing all instruments of the same class
	a small team of policemen working as part of a police platoon
	a specialized division of a large organization
	a small class of students who are part of a larger course but are taught separately
	(geometry) the area created by a plane cutting through a solid
	a distinct region or subdivision of a territorial or political area or community or group of people
	a very thin slice (of tissue or mineral or other substance) for examination under a microscope
	a land unit equal to 1 square mile

close (adjective)	section (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)	section (verb)
finish a game in baseball by protecting a lead	divide into segments
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)	section (adverb)
near in time or place or relationship
in an attentive manner

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