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snap vs close

close vs snap

snap and close both are nouns.

snap is not an adjective while close is an adjective.

snap and close both are verbs.

snap is not an adverb while close is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
snap Yes No Yes No
close Yes Yes Yes Yes
As verbs, close is a hypernym of snap; that is, close is a word with a broader meaning than snap:
  • snap: close with a snapping motion
  • close: move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
Other hypernyms of snap include shut.
snap (noun) close (noun)
the act of catching an object with the hands the concluding part of any performance
(American football) putting the ball in play by passing it (between the legs) to a back the last section of a communication
any undertaking that is easy to do the temporal end; the concluding time
the act of snapping the fingers; movement of a finger from the tip to the base of the thumb on the same hand
a fastener used on clothing; fastens with a snapping sound
an informal photograph; usually made with a small hand-held camera
the tendency of a body to return to its original shape after it has been stretched or compressed
a sudden sharp noise
a sudden breaking
the noise produced by the rapid movement of a finger from the tip to the base of the thumb on the same hand
a crisp round cookie flavored with ginger
tender green beans without strings that easily snap into sections
a spell of cold weather
snap (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
snap (verb) close (verb)
break suddenly and abruptly, as under tension finish a game in baseball by protecting a lead
close with a snapping motion complete a business deal, negotiation, or an agreement
utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
record on photographic film become closed
to grasp hastily or eagerly bar access to
separate or cause to separate abruptly fill or stop up
cause to make a snapping sound bring together all the elements or parts of
put in play with a snap unite or bring into contact or bring together the edges of
bring the jaws together change one's body stance so that the forward shoulder and foot are closer to the intended point of impact
lose control of one's emotions come together, as if in an embrace
move or strike with a noise draw near
move with a snapping sound cause a window or an application to disappear on a computer desktop
make a sharp sound 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
snap (adverb) close (adverb)
near in time or place or relationship
in an attentive manner
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