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join vs close

close vs join

join and close both are nouns.

join is not an adjective while close is an adjective.

join and close both are verbs.

join is not an adverb while close is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
join Yes No Yes No
close Yes Yes Yes Yes
As verbs, close is a hyponym of join; that is, close is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than join:
  • join: cause to become joined or linked
  • close: unite or bring into contact or bring together the edges of
join (noun) close (noun)
a set containing all and only the members of two or more given sets the concluding part of any performance
the shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made the last section of a communication
the temporal end; the concluding time
join (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
join (verb) close (verb)
make contact or come together finish a game in baseball by protecting a lead
cause to become joined or linked complete a business deal, negotiation, or an agreement
become part of; become a member of a group or organization move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
come into the company of become closed
be or become joined or united or linked 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
join (adverb) close (adverb)
near in time or place or relationship
in an attentive manner
Difference between join and close

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