Close
Close noun - The last part of a process or action.
Usage example: managed to conduct the negotiations to a satisfactory close
End is a synonym for close in activity topic. In some cases you can use "End" instead the word "Close" as a noun or a verb, when it comes to topics like finish, complete, continue, start. popular alternative
End
End noun - The stopping of a process or activity.
Usage example: the end of hostilities brought general rejoicing
Close is a synonym for end in finish topic. You can use "Close" instead the word "End" as a noun or a verb, if it concerns topics such as bring to an end, activity, conclusion, continue. popular alternative
Mutual synonyms
How words are described
| good | good close | good end |
| high | high close | high end |
| low | low close | low end |
| normal | normal close | normal end |
| Other adjectives: short, many, proper, actual, real, extreme, wrong, quick, final, apparent, bloody, last, different, literal. | ||
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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Odd Friendship: Baloo and Bagheera, who start the first movie knowing but not particularly close and end the movie good friends through taking care of Mowgli - though if Jungle Cubs is to be believed they were always friends but not too close in the movie's beginning.
Source: Disney / The Jungle Book -
The Hateful 8 has events that happen before the film's start close to the end of the film.
Source: Anachronic Order -
Saves (S): Awarded to pitchers for pitching the end of a close game that they didn't start and didn't win, and came into with a lead.
Source: Useful Notes / Baseball
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