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congest vs close up

close up vs congest

congest and close up both are verbs.

congest is not an adverb while close up is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
congest No No Yes No
close up No No Yes Yes
As verbs, close up is a hypernym of congest; that is, close up is a word with a broader meaning than congest:
  • congest: become or cause to become obstructed
  • close up: block passage through
Other hypernyms of congest include block, impede, jam, obstruct, obturate, occlude.
congest (verb) close up (verb)
become or cause to become obstructed refuse to talk or stop talking; fall silent
block passage through
unite or bring into contact or bring together the edges of
cease to operate or cause to cease operating
congest (adverb) close up (adverb)
very close
Difference between congest and close up

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