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closely

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: closely

1
adv
in a close relation or position in time or space
2
adv
in an attentive manner
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: closely
1

adv in a close relation or position in time or space

“the onsets were closely timed”
“houses set closely together”
“was closely involved in monitoring daily progress”

adv in a close manner

Synonyms:
intimately, nearly
2

adv in an attentive manner

Synonyms:
close, tight
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