Meaning & use

closely

adverb·Academic

In a careful, attentive, or near manner, with little distance or difference.

See it in a sentence

The nurse watched the patient closely for any sign of a reaction.

The twins resemble each other so closely that even friends confuse them.

A note on using this word

Closely often modifies verbs of watching, following, or resembling, emphasizing attention or similarity.

Words with a similar meaning

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Words with an opposite meaning

loosely

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