Closely Meaning in English
word · lemma: close
/ˈkɫoʊsɫi/
KLOH-slee
/klˈəʊsli/
KLOH-slee
Definition
In a way that is very near in distance, or with careful attention. It can also mean in a strong or direct connection between people, things, or ideas.
Usage & Nuances
Often used with verbs like 'watch closely', 'listen closely', and 'follow closely' for careful attention. 'Closely related' and 'work closely with' express a strong connection, while 'look closely' can mean examining details at a short distance. Do not confuse it with 'close' as an adjective.
Spanish: de cerca - atentamente - estrechamentePortuguese (BR): de perto - atentamente - estreitamentePortuguese (PT): de perto - atentamente - estreitamenteChinese (Simplified): 密切地 - 仔细地 - 近距离地Chinese (Traditional): 密切地 - 仔細地 - 近距離地Hindi: ध्यान से - क़रीब से - घनिष्ठ रूप सेArabic: عن كثب - عن قرب - بشكل وثيقBengali: ঘনিষ্ঠভাবে - সতর্কভাবেRussian: внимательно - близкоJapanese: 密接に - 注意深くVietnamese: kỹ lưỡng - chặt chẽKorean: 밀접하게 - 주의 깊게Turkish: yakından - dikkatliceUrdu: قریب سے - غور سےIndonesian: dengan cermat - dengan erat
Example Sentences
Please listen closely to the teacher.
basic
The two sisters look closely alike.
basic
Look closely at this picture.
basic
The police are watching the situation closely.
natural
If you look closely, you can see the difference.
natural
We worked closely together on the project.
natural