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close vs snap

snap vs close

close and snap both are nouns.

close is an adjective but snap is not an adjective.

close and snap both are verbs.

close is an adverb but snap is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
close Yes Yes Yes Yes
snap Yes No Yes No
As verbs, snap is a hyponym of close; that is, snap is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than close:
  • close: move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
  • snap: close with a snapping motion
Other hyponyms of close include slat, bang, slam, shutter, draw, roll up, bung, seal, seal off.
close (noun) snap (noun)
the concluding part of any performance the act of catching an object with the hands
the last section of a communication (American football) putting the ball in play by passing it (between the legs) to a back
the temporal end; the concluding time any undertaking that is easy to do
the act of snapping the fingers; movement of a finger from the tip to the base of the thumb on the same hand
a fastener used on clothing; fastens with a snapping sound
an informal photograph; usually made with a small hand-held camera
the tendency of a body to return to its original shape after it has been stretched or compressed
a sudden sharp noise
a sudden breaking
the noise produced by the rapid movement of a finger from the tip to the base of the thumb on the same hand
a crisp round cookie flavored with ginger
tender green beans without strings that easily snap into sections
a spell of cold weather
close (adjective) snap (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) snap (verb)
finish a game in baseball by protecting a lead break suddenly and abruptly, as under tension
complete a business deal, negotiation, or an agreement close with a snapping motion
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
become closed record on photographic film
bar access to to grasp hastily or eagerly
fill or stop up separate or cause to separate abruptly
bring together all the elements or parts of cause to make a snapping sound
unite or bring into contact or bring together the edges of put in play with a snap
change one's body stance so that the forward shoulder and foot are closer to the intended point of impact bring the jaws together
come together, as if in an embrace lose control of one's emotions
draw near move or strike with a noise
cause a window or an application to disappear on a computer desktop move with a snapping sound
cease to operate or cause to cease operating make a sharp sound
finish or terminate (meetings, speeches, etc.)
engage at close quarters
come to a close
be priced or listed when trading stops
close (adverb) snap (adverb)
near in time or place or relationship
in an attentive manner
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