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close up vs block out

block out vs close up

close up and block out both are verbs.

close up is an adverb but block out is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
close up No No Yes Yes
block out No No Yes No
As verbs, block out is a hyponym of close up; that is, block out is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than close up:
  • close up: block passage through
  • block out: prevent from entering
close up (verb) block out (verb)
refuse to talk or stop talking; fall silent plan where and when songs should be inserted into a theatrical production, or plan a theatrical production in general
block passage through indicate roughly
unite or bring into contact or bring together the edges of shield from light
cease to operate or cause to cease operating prevent from entering
close up (adverb) block out (adverb)
very close
Difference between close up and block out

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