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familiar vs close

close vs familiar

familiar and close both are nouns.

familiar and close both are adjectives.

familiar is not a verb while close is a verb.

familiar is not an adverb while close is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
familiar Yes Yes No No
close Yes Yes Yes Yes
familiar (noun) close (noun)
a spirit (usually in animal form) that acts as an assistant to a witch or wizard the concluding part of any performance
a person attached to the household of a high official (as a pope or bishop) who renders service in return for support the last section of a communication
a friend who is frequently in the company of another the temporal end; the concluding time
familiar (adjective) close (adjective)
well known or easily recognized at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
within normal everyday experience; common and ordinary; not strange close in relevance or relationship
having mutual interests or affections; of established friendship not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
(usually followed by `with') well informed about or knowing thoroughly 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
familiar (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
familiar (adverb) close (adverb)
near in time or place or relationship
in an attentive manner
Difference between familiar and close

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