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closely

adverb

/ˈkloʊsli/

Meaning

in a way that is very near in space, time, or relationship; carefully and attentively

The detective examined the evidence closely.

watch closely

carefully, attentively, nearly, intently, minutely

carelessly, distantly

closely related, watch closely, follow closely, work closely

by necessity; inevitably

one time only; at some time in the past; formerly

without making careful distinctions; randomly; without discrimination

in a circle; on all sides; in the vicinity; approximately

relating to the mind; in terms of mental processes

at the present time; in these times