Closely: meaning, definitions and examples
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closely
[ ˈkləʊsli ]
in a close manner
In a manner that is physically close or in close proximity. With great attention to detail or accuracy. In a way that is intimate or familiar.
Synonyms
attentively, carefully, intimately
Examples of usage
- He watched her closely as she spoke.
- The two friends work closely together on the project.
- She followed the instructions closely to avoid any mistakes.
near in space or relationship
Close in space, time, or relationship. Intimate or familiar. Restricted or limited in amount, extent, or scope.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- They have a close relationship with their neighbors.
- The two countries are in close proximity.
- We have a close deadline for this project.
Translations
Translations of the word "closely" in other languages:
🇵🇹 de perto
- intimamente
- proximamente
🇮🇳 करीब से
- निकटता से
- ध्यान से
🇩🇪 eng
- nah
- genau
🇮🇩 dengan cermat
- erat
- dekat
🇺🇦 близько
- уважно
- тісно
🇵🇱 blisko
- dokładnie
- ściśle
🇯🇵 密接に (みっせつに)
- 近くに (ちかくに)
- 注意深く (ちゅういぶかく)
🇫🇷 de près
- étroitement
- attentivement
🇪🇸 de cerca
- estrechamente
- atentamente
🇹🇷 yakından
- sıkı sıkıya
- dikkatle
🇰🇷 가까이
- 밀접하게
- 신중히
🇸🇦 عن كثب
- بشكل وثيق
- بدقة
🇨🇿 blízko
- těsně
- pečlivě
🇸🇰 blízko
- úzko
- dôkladne
🇨🇳 密切地 (mìqiè de)
- 近距离地 (jìn jùlí de)
- 仔细地 (zǐxì de)
🇸🇮 od blizu
- tesno
- natančno
🇮🇸 nálægt
- náið
- vandlega
🇰🇿 жақын
- тығыз
- мұқият
🇬🇪 ახლოს
- მჭიდროდ
- ყურადღებით
🇦🇿 yaxından
- sıx
- diqqətlə
🇲🇽 de cerca
- estrechamente
- atentamente
Word origin
The word 'closely' originated from the Middle English word 'clos', which means confined or shut. It has evolved over time to represent the concept of being near or intimate. The adverbial form 'closely' has been in use since the 14th century, indicating proximity, attention, or restriction.
See also: close, closed, closeness, closer, closest, closet, closing, closure, closures, disclose, enclose, enclosure.