closely

/ˈkloʊsli/
/ˈklʌʊsli/
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Definitions of closely
  1. adverb
    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. adverb
    in a close manner
    synonyms: intimately, nearly
  3. adverb
    in an attentive manner
    synonyms: close, tight
Pronunciation
US
/ˈkloʊsli/
UK
/ˈklʌʊsli/
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