epilogue vs close

epilogue and close both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
epilogue	Yes	No	No	No
close	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes

As nouns, close is a hypernym of epilogue; that is, close is a word with a broader meaning than epilogue:

Other hypernyms of epilogue include closing, conclusion, end, ending.

As nouns, close is a hypernym of epilogue; that is, close is a word with a broader meaning than epilogue:

epilogue: a short speech (often in verse) addressed directly to the audience by an actor at the end of a play
close: the last section of a communication

Other hypernyms of epilogue include closing, conclusion, end, ending.

epilogue (noun)	close (noun)
a short passage added at the end of a literary work	the concluding part of any performance
a short speech (often in verse) addressed directly to the audience by an actor at the end of a play	the last section of a communication
	the temporal end; the concluding time

epilogue (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

epilogue (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

epilogue (adverb)	close (adverb)
	near in time or place or relationship
	in an attentive manner