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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.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › closelyClosely Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   : to bring to an end or period. close an account. closed his football career with an outstanding big bowl performance. Investigators closed the case after concluding that his death was accidental.

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.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.

7. 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.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › closelyClosely - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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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.