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Definition closely in British English

closely adverb

adverb
/ˈkləʊsli/
1

in a way that involves careful attention to every detail

Example

Inspectors will examine the accounts very closely.

Synonyms and related words
thoroughly closely gently
1.1

in a very careful and strict way

Example

The movement of information across the border was closely regulated.

Synonyms and related words
thoroughly closely gently
2

in a way that involves sharing ideas, thoughts, or feelings

Example

We are all working closely with each other.

Synonyms and related words
closely verbal communicative
3

in a way that is very similar to something or has an obvious or strong connection with it

Example

The Northern Ireland economy is closely linked to that of the rest of the United Kingdom.

Example

Soldiers will train under conditions that more closely resemble real combat.

Synonyms and related words
similar like comparable
4

with very little time or distance between one thing and another

Example

She left the room, closely followed by her husband.

Synonyms and related words
local close nearly
Definition closely in British English