How do you use "closely" in a sentence?

The two events are closely connected. She examined the document closely. They've worked closely together for many years.

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Q: What does "closely" mean?

In a way that is near, or with careful attention 'Closely' means in a way that is near in distance, time, or relationship, or with careful attention. It can describe physical proximity, close relationships, or careful observation. 'Closely related' means having a strong connection, while 'watch closely' means to observe carefully.

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Meaning: In a way that is near, or with careful attention

紧密地，仔细地

estrechamente, de cerca

密接に、注意深く

밀접하게, 주의 깊게

'Closely' means in a way that is near in distance, time, or relationship, or with careful attention. It can describe physical proximity, close relationships, or careful observation. 'Closely related' means having a strong connection, while 'watch closely' means to observe carefully.

「closely」意味着在距离、时间或关系上接近，或仔细注意。它可以描述物理上的接近、亲密的关系或仔细的观察。「closely related」意味着有紧密的联系，而「watch closely」意味着仔细观察。

«Closely» significa de manera cercana en distancia, tiempo o relación, o con atención cuidadosa. Puede describir proximidad física, relaciones cercanas u observación cuidadosa.

「closely」は、距離、時間、または関係において近い方法で、または注意深くという意味です。物理的な近さ、親密な関係、または注意深い観察を表すことができます。

'Closely'는 거리, 시간, 또는 관계에서 가깝게, 또는 주의 깊게라는 의미입니다. 물리적 근접성, 가까운 관계, 또는 세심한 관찰을 묘사할 수 있습니다. 'Closely related'는 강한 연관성이 있다는 뜻이고, 'watch closely'는 주의 깊게 관찰하다는 뜻입니다.

Examples

The two events are closely connected.
这两个事件密切相关。
Los dos eventos están estrechamente conectados.
この2つの出来事は密接に関連しています。
이 두 사건은 밀접하게 연관되어 있습니다.
She examined the document closely.
她仔细检查了文件。
Ella examinó el documento de cerca.
彼女はその書類を注意深く調べました。
그녀는 그 서류를 주의 깊게 살펴보았습니다.
They've worked closely together for many years.
他们多年来一直密切合作。
Han trabajado estrechamente juntos durante muchos años.
彼らは何年も緊密に協力してきました。
그들은 수년간 긴밀하게 협력해 왔습니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From 'close' plus '-ly'. 'Close' comes from Old French 'clos' (shut, enclosed), past participle of 'clore', from Latin 'claudere' (to shut, close). Related to 'clause', 'closet', and 'include'.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal