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closely

adverb

in a close relation or position in time or space

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Word length
7
Starts with
C
Ends with
Y
Contains
LO
Scrabble score
12
CEFR level
B1

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adverb

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

    “the onsets were closely timed”

adverb

  1. in a close manner

    “the two phenomena are intimately connected”

adverb

  1. in an attentive manner

    “he remained close on his guard”

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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

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