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close vs turn

turn vs close

close and turn both are nouns.

close is an adjective but turn is not an adjective.

close and turn both are verbs.

close is an adverb but turn is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
close Yes Yes Yes Yes
turn Yes No Yes No
As verbs, turn is a hypernym of close; that is, turn is a word with a broader meaning than close:
  • close: become closed
  • turn: undergo a transformation or a change of position or action
Other hypernyms of close include change state.
close (noun) turn (noun)
the concluding part of any performance the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
the last section of a communication the act of turning away or in the opposite direction
the temporal end; the concluding time taking a short walk out and back
a favor for someone
(game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession
turning or twisting around (in place)
a short performance that is part of a longer program
a movement in a new direction
an unforeseen development
a circular segment of a curve
(sports) a division of a game during which one team is on the offensive
a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
close (adjective) turn (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) turn (verb)
finish a game in baseball by protecting a lead twist suddenly so as to sprain
complete a business deal, negotiation, or an agreement change to the contrary
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut go sour or spoil
become closed pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
bar access to undergo a transformation or a change of position or action
fill or stop up change color
bring together all the elements or parts of become officially one year older
unite or bring into contact or bring together the edges of have recourse to or make an appeal or request for help or information to
change one's body stance so that the forward shoulder and foot are closer to the intended point of impact direct at someone
come together, as if in an embrace shape by rotating on a lathe or cutting device or a wheel
draw near let (something) fall or spill from a container
cause a window or an application to disappear on a computer desktop alter the functioning or setting of
cease to operate or cause to cease operating cause (an object) to assume a crooked or angular form
finish or terminate (meetings, speeches, etc.) to break and turn over earth especially with a plow
engage at close quarters to change orientation or direction
come to a close cause to move around a center so as to show another side of
be priced or listed when trading stops cause to move around or rotate
pass to the other side of
move around an axis or a center
to send or let go
cause to move along an axis or into a new direction
channel one's attention, interest, thought, or attention toward or away from something
get by buying and selling
accomplish by rotating
undergo a change or development
cause to change or turn into something different;assume new characteristics
close (adverb) turn (adverb)
near in time or place or relationship
in an attentive manner
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