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pursue vs close

close vs pursue

pursue is not a noun while close is a noun.

pursue is not an adjective while close is an adjective.

pursue and close both are verbs.

pursue is not an adverb while close is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pursue No No Yes No
close Yes Yes Yes Yes
As verbs, close is a hyponym of pursue; that is, close is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than pursue:
  • pursue: carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
  • close: engage at close quarters
Other hyponyms of pursue include commit, practice, politick.
pursue (noun) close (noun)
the concluding part of any performance
the last section of a communication
the temporal end; the concluding time
pursue (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
pursue (verb) close (verb)
go in search of or hunt for finish a game in baseball by protecting a lead
follow in or as if in pursuit complete a business deal, negotiation, or an agreement
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
carry further or advance 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
pursue (adverb) close (adverb)
near in time or place or relationship
in an attentive manner
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