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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"

   Scrabble Points: 12

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   • L

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