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dear vs close

close vs dear

dear and close both are nouns.

dear and close both are adjectives.

dear is not a verb while close is a verb.

dear and close both are adverbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
dear Yes Yes No Yes
close Yes Yes Yes Yes
dear (noun) close (noun)
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment the concluding part of any performance
a sweet innocent mild-mannered person (especially a child) the last section of a communication
the temporal end; the concluding time
dear (adjective) close (adjective)
with or in a close or intimate relationship at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
having a high price close in relevance or relationship
dearly loved not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
sincerely earnest 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
dear (verb) close (verb)
finish a game in baseball by protecting a lead
complete a business deal, negotiation, or an agreement
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
dear (adverb) close (adverb)
at a great cost near in time or place or relationship
with affection in an attentive manner
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