dike vs close in
close in vs dikedike is a noun but close in is not a noun.
dike and close in both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| dike | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| close in | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
close in is a hypernym of
dike; that is, close in is a
word with a broader meaning than dike:
- dike: enclose with a dike
- close in: surround completely
| dike (noun) | close in (noun) |
|---|---|
| a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea | |
| (slang) offensive term for a lesbian who is noticeably masculine |
| dike (verb) | close in (verb) |
|---|---|
| enclose with a dike | surround completely |
| advance or converge on |
Words related to "dike"
Words related to "close in"
- advance
- bank
- border
- bower
- bury
- case
- casket
- cordon off
- corral
- dike
- draw in
- dyke
- eat up
- embower
- encapsulate
- encase
- enclose
- enshrine
- environ
- fence
- fence in
- fort
- fortify
- frame
- frame in
- get in
- glass
- glass in
- go on
- hedge
- hedge in
- immerse
- incase
- inclose
- insert
- march on
- move in
- move on
- pass on
- progress
- pull in
- ring
- rope in
- rope off
- shrine
- shut in
- skirt
- surround
- swallow
- swallow up
- tuck
- wall in
- wall up
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