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come near vs close

close vs come near

come near is not a noun while close is a noun.

come near is not an adjective while close is an adjective.

come near and close both are verbs.

come near is not an adverb while close is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
come near No No Yes No
close Yes Yes Yes Yes
As verbs, close is a hyponym of come near; that is, close is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than come near:
  • come near: move towards
  • close: draw near
Other hyponyms of come near include drive up, bear down on, bear down upon, edge in, edge up, crowd, push.
come near (noun) close (noun)
the concluding part of any performance
the last section of a communication
the temporal end; the concluding time
come near (adjective) close (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
come near (verb) close (verb)
move towards finish a game in baseball by protecting a lead
come near in time complete a business deal, negotiation, or an agreement
almost do or experience something move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
become closed
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
come near (adverb) close (adverb)
near in time or place or relationship
in an attentive manner
Difference between come near and close

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