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closely

clo·sely

UK/ˈkləʊsliː/ US/ˈkloʊsli/ common

adverb

1.

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”
2.

in a close manner

  • “the two phenomena are intimately connected”
  • “the person most nearly concerned”
Synonyms
3.

in an attentive manner

  • “he remained close on his guard”
Synonyms

Origin

From close + -ly.

Phrases

  • closely held

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