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English adverb: closely

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


SamplesThe onsets were closely timed.
Houses set closely together.
Was closely involved in monitoring daily progress.

2. closely in an attentive manner


SamplesHe remained close on his guard.


Synonymsclose, tight

3. closely in a close manner


SamplesThe two phenomena are intimately connected.
The person most nearly concerned.


Synonymsintimately, nearly









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