Closely
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkləʊsliː/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Closely is an adverb meaning In a close manner.
Meaning
In a close manner.
More Meanings
- (obsolete) secretly; privately
Example Sentences
Finnish and Estonian are closely related languages.
The chairs are too closely spaced; could you move them apart?
The borderline between East and West Berlin was very closely guarded.
That nought she did but wayle, and often steepe / Her dainty couch with tears which closely she did weepe.
Word Forms
- closelier
- closeliest
Synonyms for closely
Depending on context, synonyms include close, tight, nearly, intimately.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include nearly, tight, intimately, near, nearby, about.
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