finish vs close

finish and close both are nouns.

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

As nouns, close is a hyponym of finish; that is, close is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than finish:

Other hyponyms of finish include closing curtain, finale, finis.

As nouns, finish and close are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of finish include conclusion, finale, finis, last, stopping point.

As verbs, close is a hyponym of finish; that is, close is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than finish:

As verbs, close is a hyponym of finish; that is, close is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than finish:

finish: have an end, in a temporal, spatial, or quantitative sense; either spatial or metaphorical
close: come to a close

finish (noun)	close (noun)
the act of finishing	the concluding part of any performance
a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)	the last section of a communication
(wine tasting) the taste of a wine on the back of the tongue (as it is swallowed)	the temporal end; the concluding time
designated event that concludes a contest (especially a race)
the downfall of someone (as of persons on one side of a conflict)
event whose occurrence ends something
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality
the temporal end; the concluding time

finish (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

finish (verb)	close (verb)
finally be or do something	finish a game in baseball by protecting a lead
come or bring to a finish or an end	complete a business deal, negotiation, or an agreement
cause to finish a relationship with somebody	move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
finish eating all the food on one's plate or on the table	become closed
provide with a finish	bar access to
have an end, in a temporal, spatial, or quantitative sense; either spatial or metaphorical	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

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