English dictionary

closely

adverb

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Parts of speech

Definitions

adverb

  1. in a close relation or position in time or space

adverb

  1. in a close manner

adverb

  1. in an attentive manner

Example sentences

the onsets were closely timed
houses set closely together
was closely involved in monitoring daily progress
the two phenomena are intimately connected
the person most nearly concerned
he remained close on his guard

Synonyms

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