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- Dictionaryclosely/ˈkləʊsli/
adverb
- 1. with little or no space or time in between: "closely spaced homes"
- 2. in a way that involves a strong resemblance or connection: "the students had to answer questions closely related to what they just learned"
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CLOSELY definition: 1. in a way that is directly connected or has a strong relationship: 2. carefully and paying…. Learn more.
CLOSELY meaning: 1. in a way that is directly connected or has a strong relationship: 2. carefully and paying…. Learn more.
1. a. : to move so as to bar passage through something. Close the gate. b. : to block against entry or passage. close a street. : to deny access to. The city closed the beach. d. : to suspend or stop the operations of. close school. often used with down. They closed down the factory. e. : screen, exclude. close a view. 2. a.
Definition of closely adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Definitions of closely. adverb. in a close relation or position in time or space. “the onsets were closely timed”. “houses set closely together”. “was closely involved in monitoring daily progress”. adverb. in a close manner. synonyms: intimately, nearly.
1. Being near in space or time. See Usage Note at redundancy. 2. Being near in relationship: close relatives. 3. Bound by mutual interests, loyalties, or affections; intimate: close friends. 4. Having little or no space between elements or parts; tight and compact: a close weave. 5. Being near the surface; short: a close haircut. 6.
CLOSELY definition: 1. If you look at or listen to something closely, you look at it or listen to it very carefully. 2…. Learn more.