Definition of Closely

1. Adverb. In a close relation or position in time or space. "Was closely involved in monitoring daily progress"

Partainyms: Close

2. Adverb. In an attentive manner. "He remained close on his guard"
Exact synonyms: Close, Tight
Partainyms: Close

3. Adverb. In a close manner. "The person most nearly concerned"
Exact synonyms: Intimately, Nearly
Partainyms: Close

Definition of Closely

1. adv. In a close manner.

Definition of Closely

1. Adverb. In a close manner. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Closely

1. close [adv] - See also: close

Lexicographical Neighbors of Closely

closed syllable
closed syllables
closed system
closed time loop
closed time loops
closed timelike curve
closed timelike curves
closed universe
closedness
closedown
closedowns
closefisted
closehanded
closehauled
closelipped
closely (current term)
closely-held
closely held
closely held corporation
closely knit
closemouthed
closen
closened
closeness
closenesses
closening
closens
closeout
closeouts
closer

Literary usage of Closely

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Psychology, General Introduction by Charles Hubbard Judd (1917)
"Hypnosis a form of dissociation closely allied to sleep. ... In many respects it is a condition closely related to normal sleep. On the other hand, ..."

2. The pilgrim's progress by John Bunyan, James Solas Dodd (1795)
"The former may with great propriety be done at all times ; and on some occasions the testimony against sin cannot be too closely applied to the consciences ..."

3. Quarterly Journal of Microscopical Science edited by Biologists Limited, The Company of. (1881)
"On the 30th January,,on the " Challenger "Expedition, a specimen of large size, of a form very closely allied to if not identical with one of those ..."

4. The Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection: Or, The Preservation of by Charles Darwin (1889)
"... of the larger genera resemble varieties in being very closely, but unequally, related to each other, and in having restricted ranges. ..."

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