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screen vs close up

close up vs screen

screen is a noun but close up is not a noun.

screen and close up both are verbs.

screen is not an adverb while close up is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
screen Yes No Yes No
close up No No Yes Yes
As verbs, close up is a hypernym of screen; that is, close up is a word with a broader meaning than screen:
  • screen: prevent from entering
  • close up: block passage through
Other hypernyms of screen include block, impede, jam, obstruct, obturate, occlude.
screen (noun) close up (noun)
a protective covering consisting of netting; can be mounted in a frame
a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles
partition consisting of a decorative frame or panel that serves to divide a space
a protective covering that keeps things out or hinders sight
the display that is electronically created on the surface of the large end of a cathode-ray tube
a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
the personnel of the film industry
screen (verb) close up (verb)
examine methodically refuse to talk or stop talking; fall silent
protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm block passage through
prevent from entering unite or bring into contact or bring together the edges of
separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff cease to operate or cause to cease operating
project onto a screen for viewing
examine in order to test suitability
test or examine for the presence of disease or infection
screen (adverb) close up (adverb)
very close
Difference between screen and close up

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