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encapsulate vs close in

close in vs encapsulate

encapsulate and close in both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
encapsulate No No Yes No
close in No No Yes No
As verbs, close in is a hypernym of encapsulate; that is, close in is a word with a broader meaning than encapsulate:
  • encapsulate: enclose in a capsule or other small container
  • close in: surround completely
Other hypernyms of encapsulate include enclose, inclose, shut in.
encapsulate (verb) close in (verb)
put in a short or concise form; reduce in volume surround completely
enclose in a capsule or other small container advance or converge on
Difference between encapsulate and close in

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