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close vs slam

slam vs close

close and slam both are nouns.

close is an adjective but slam is not an adjective.

close and slam both are verbs.

close is an adverb but slam is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
close Yes Yes Yes Yes
slam Yes No Yes No
As verbs, slam is a hyponym of close; that is, slam is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than close:
  • close: move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
  • slam: close violently
Other hyponyms of close include snap, slat, bang, shutter, draw, roll up, bung, seal, seal off.
close (noun) slam (noun)
the concluding part of any performance an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect
the last section of a communication winning all or all but one of the tricks in bridge
the temporal end; the concluding time a forceful impact that makes a loud noise
the noise made by the forceful impact of two objects
close (adjective) slam (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) slam (verb)
finish a game in baseball by protecting a lead strike violently
complete a business deal, negotiation, or an agreement close violently
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut throw violently
become closed dance the slam dance
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) slam (adverb)
near in time or place or relationship
in an attentive manner
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