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- [verb klohz; adjective, adverb klohs or for 51, klohz; noun klohz for 59, 60, 63–65, 67, 68, klohs for 61, 62, 66]
- /verb kloʊz; adjective, adverb kloʊs or for 51, kloʊz; noun kloʊz for 59, 60, 63–65, 67, 68, kloʊs for 61, 62, 66 /
- /ˈkləʊs.li/
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- [verb klohz; adjective, adverb klohs or for 51, klohz; noun klohz for 59, 60, 63–65, 67, 68, klohs for 61, 62, 66]
- /verb kloʊz; adjective, adverb kloʊs or for 51, kloʊz; noun kloʊz for 59, 60, 63–65, 67, 68, kloʊs for 61, 62, 66 /
Definitions of closely word
- verb with object closely to put (something) in a position to obstruct an entrance, opening, etc.; shut. 1
- verb with object closely to stop or obstruct (a gap, entrance, aperture, etc.): to close a hole in a wall with plaster. 1
- verb with object closely to block or hinder passage across or access to: to close a border to tourists; to close the woods to picnickers. 1
- verb with object closely to stop or obstruct the entrances, apertures, or gaps in: He closed the crate and tied it up. 1
- verb with object closely (of the mind) to make imperceptive or inaccessible: to close one's mind to the opposite opinion. 1
- verb with object closely to bring together the parts of; join; unite (often followed by up): Close up those ranks! The surgeon closed the incision. 1
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Origin of closely
First appearance:
before 1050 One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1050; (noun, adj.) Middle English clos < Anglo-French, Old French < Latin clausus, past participle of claudere to close (cf. clause); (v.) Middle English closen, verbal derivative of the adj. (compare Old English clȳsan, beclȳsan to shut in, enclose, verbal derivative of clūse bar, enclosure < Medieval Latin clūsa, for Latin clausa, feminine of clausus); noun and adj. senses with voiced pronunciation of s are presumably modern deverbal derivatives
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Parts of speech for Closely
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
closely popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for closely
adv closely
- strictly — in a strict manner; rigorously; stringently: strictly enforced.
- hard — not soft; solid and firm to the touch; unyielding to pressure and impenetrable or almost impenetrable.
- jointly — together; in combination or partnership; in common: My brother and I own the farm jointly.
- intimately — associated in close personal relations: an intimate friend.
- sharply — having a thin cutting edge or a fine point; well-adapted for cutting or piercing: a sharp knife.
adverb closely
- carefully — cautious in one's actions: Be careful when you cross the street.
- thoroughly — in a thorough manner or degree; completely and carefully: We will review the data thoroughly.
- faithfully — strict or thorough in the performance of duty: a faithful worker.
- to the letter — a written or printed communication addressed to a person or organization and usually transmitted by mail.
- narrowly — of little breadth or width; not broad or wide; not as wide as usual or expected: a narrow path.
Antonyms for closely
adverb closely
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