26984 words

closely

8 definitions • 14 examples
1
in a way that is directly connected or has a strong relationship:

Examples:

closely related English and German are closely related.
closely associated Both politicians have been closely associated with the movement for some time.
work closely We are working closely with the police.
2

Examples:

closely monitored Pollution levels are closely monitored.
He looked again more closely at the marks.
3
without a big difference between two people, groups, or things:

Examples:

The two teams are closely matched.
It was a closely fought election.
4
in a way that tries hard to keep something secret:

Examples:

closely guarded a closely guarded secret
5
not far in time or position:

Examples:

The Swiss boat is in the lead, followed closely by the French.
6
while giving your full attention to something so that you notice its details:

Examples:

We watched her closely to make sure her fever did not go up again.
Economists closely follow auto sales.
7
in a way that connects or involves you in a strong relationship with someone:

Examples:

We worked together closely for years.
The city and the air force base have been closely linked since 1943.
8
near in position, time, or condition:

Examples:

We had to huddle more closely together.

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