CLOSELY
Dictionary entry overview: What does closely mean? • CLOSELY (adverb)
The adverb CLOSELY has 3 senses:
1. in a close relation or position in time or space
2. in a close manner
3. in an attentive manner
Familiarity information: CLOSELY used as an adverb is uncommon.
Dictionary entry details
• CLOSELY (adverb)
Meaning:
In a close relation or position in time or space
Context examples:
the onsets were closely timed / houses set closely together / was closely involved in monitoring daily progress
Pertainym:
close (at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other)
Meaning:
In a close manner
Synonyms:
intimately; closely; nearly
Context examples:
the two phenomena are intimately connected / the person most nearly concerned
Pertainym:
close (close in relevance or relationship)
Meaning:
In an attentive manner
Synonyms:
close; tight; closely
Context example:
he remained close on his guard
Pertainym:
close (rigorously attentive; strict and thorough)
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