section vs close

close vs section

section and close both are nouns.

section is not an adjective while close is an adjective.

section and close both are verbs.

section is not an adverb while close is an adverb.

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

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

section: a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
close: the last section of a communication

Other hyponyms of section include lead-in, lead, lede, canto, above, sports section, article, clause, book, chapter, episode, spot, spot, insert, introduction, narration, closing, conclusion, end, ending, passage, mezuza, mezuzah, sura, exposition, obbligato, obligato, recapitulation, development.

section (noun)	close (noun)
the cutting of or into body tissues or organs (especially by a surgeon as part of an operation)	the concluding part of any performance
one of several parts or pieces that fit with others to constitute a whole object	the last section of a communication
one of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole	the temporal end; the concluding time
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
a segment of a citrus fruit
a small army unit usually having a special function
a division of an orchestra containing all instruments of the same class
a small team of policemen working as part of a police platoon
a specialized division of a large organization
a small class of students who are part of a larger course but are taught separately
(geometry) the area created by a plane cutting through a solid
a distinct region or subdivision of a territorial or political area or community or group of people
a very thin slice (of tissue or mineral or other substance) for examination under a microscope
a land unit equal to 1 square mile

section (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

section (verb)	close (verb)
divide into segments	finish a game in baseball by protecting a lead
	complete a business deal, negotiation, or an agreement
	move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
	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

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

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