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draw close vs close

close vs draw close

draw close is not a noun while close is a noun.

draw close is not an adjective while close is an adjective.

draw close and close both are verbs.

draw close is not an adverb while close is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
draw close No No Yes No
close Yes Yes Yes Yes
As verbs, close is a hyponym of draw close; that is, close is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than draw close:
  • draw close: move towards
  • close: draw near
Other hyponyms of draw close include drive up, bear down on, bear down upon, edge in, edge up, crowd, push.
draw close (noun) close (noun)
the concluding part of any performance
the last section of a communication
the temporal end; the concluding time
draw close (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
draw close (verb) close (verb)
move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position finish a game in baseball by protecting a lead
pull towards oneself complete a business deal, negotiation, or an agreement
move towards 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
draw close (adverb) close (adverb)
near in time or place or relationship
in an attentive manner
Difference between draw close and close

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