Looking for the meaning of the word CLOSELY in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of CLOSELY with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Closely
Speech Type: Adverb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈkləʊsli
Dialects: British English
Definition:
with little or no space or time in between
Short Definition:with little or no space or time in between
Examples:- closely spaced homes
- the medical sergeant follows closely behind the squad
Definition:
in a way that involves a strong resemblance or connection
Short Definition:in way that involves a strong resemblance or connection
Examples:- the students had to answer questions closely related to what they just learned
- the real-world injuries closely mirrored the university's experimental data
Definition:
in a careful and attentive way
Short Definition:in careful and attentive way
Examples:- patients have to be watched closely for side effects
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