fold vs close

fold and close both are nouns.

fold is not an adjective while close is an adjective.

fold and close both are verbs.

fold is not an adverb while close is an adverb.

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

As verbs, fold and close are synonyms defined as:

fold and close: cease to operate or cause to cease operating

Other synonyms of fold include close down, close up, shut down.

fold (noun)	close (noun)
the act of folding	the concluding part of any performance
a pen for sheep	the last section of a communication
a folded part (as in skin or muscle)	the temporal end; the concluding time
a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church
a group of sheep or goats
a geological process that causes a bend in a stratum of rock
an angular or rounded shape made by folding

fold (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

fold (verb)	close (verb)
incorporate a food ingredient into a mixture by repeatedly turning it over without stirring or beating	finish a game in baseball by protecting a lead
become folded or folded up	complete a business deal, negotiation, or an agreement
bend or lay so that one part covers the other	move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
confine in a fold, like sheep	become closed
cease to operate or cause to cease operating	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

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

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