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   closely

   /ˈkləʊsli/

   adverb

   • 1. with little or no space or time in between: "closely spaced homes"
   • ▪ in a narrowly enclosed way: "pens of closely confined fish"
   • ▪ in a way that involves only a small margin between the winner and loser: "a closely fought contest"
   • 2. in a way that involves a strong resemblance or connection: "the students had to answer questions closely related to what they just learned"
   • ▪ in a collective or unified way: "we will be working closely with stakeholders"
   • ▪ very affectionately or intimately: "he has bonded very closely with his Miami family"
   • 3. in a careful and attentive way: "patients have to be watched closely for side effects"
   • ▪ in a cautious or secretive way: "a closely guarded plan"

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCLOSELY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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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.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCLOSELY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   CLOSELY meaning: 1. in a way that is directly connected or has a strong relationship: 2. carefully and paying…. Learn more.

4. www.thefreedictionary.com › closelyClosely - definition of closely by The Free Dictionary

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   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.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishclosely adverb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of closely adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

6. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › closelyCLOSELY Synonyms: 4 Similar and Opposite Words - Merriam-Webster

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   adverb. Definition of closely. as in nearly. to a close degree closely resembling a normal outfit. Synonyms & Similar Words. Relevance. nearly. Antonyms & Near Antonyms. remotely. distantly. Thesaurus Entries Near closely. close-knit. closely. closemouthed. See More Nearby Entries. Cite this Entry. Style. “Closely.”

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   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.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishCLOSELY | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   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.