About The Word Closely
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Closely
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What's The Definition Of Closely?
[adv] 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"
[adv] in a close manner; "the two phenomena are intimately connected"; "the person most nearly concerned" [adv] in an attentive manner; "he remained close on his guard" Synonyms | Synonyms for Closely: close | intimately | nearly | tight Related Terms | Find terms related to Closely: all but | almost | as good as | barely | carefully | close | compactly | densely | firmly | hardly | heavily | heedfully | intently | just about | meticulously | mindfully | minutely | narrowly | near | nearly | nigh | nighhand | not quite | only just | pretty near | punctiliously | scrupulously | sharply | solidly | thick | thickly | thoughtfully | well-nigh See Also | Closely In Webster's Dictionary \Close"ly\, adv.
1. In a close manner.
2. Secretly; privately. [Obs.]
That nought she did but wayle, and often steepe Her
dainty couch with tears which closely she did weepe.
--Spenser.
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