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close vs secure

secure vs close

close is a noun but secure is not a noun.

close and secure both are adjectives.

close and secure both are verbs.

close is an adverb but secure is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
close Yes Yes Yes Yes
secure No Yes Yes No
As verbs, secure is a hyponym of close; that is, secure is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than close:
  • close: fill or stop up
  • secure: fill or close tightly with or as if with a plug
Other hyponyms of close include seal, plug, stop up, coapt, conglutinate.
close (noun) secure (noun)
the concluding part of any performance
the last section of a communication
the temporal end; the concluding time
close (adjective) secure (adjective)
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other free from fear or doubt; easy in mind
close in relevance or relationship free from danger or risk
not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances not likely to fail or give way
marked by fidelity to an original immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with
rigorously attentive; strict and thorough financially safe
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) secure (verb)
finish a game in baseball by protecting a lead make certain of
complete a business deal, negotiation, or an agreement cause to be firmly attached
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut fill or close tightly with or as if with a plug
become closed furnish with battens
bar access to get by special effort
fill or stop up assure payment of
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) secure (adverb)
near in time or place or relationship
in an attentive manner
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