Synonyms for

Closely

Verb / ˈkləʊsli: / Another word for closely — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

in a way that is very near or in a tight way

Synonyms & similar words

intimately nearly close tight carefully attentively intently watchfully vigilantly earnestly diligently thoroughly meticulously scrupulously rigorously strictly precisely exactly accurately narrowly tightly near intimately familiarly

Synonyms by register

Formal

intimately scrupulously rigorously meticulously

Informal

tightly hard near

Literary

nigh earnest

Antonyms

distantly remotely loosely vaguely imprecisely far

Common collocations

  • closely related
  • closely examine
  • closely monitor
  • closely follow
  • closely resemble
  • closely connected
  • closely observe

Word family

noun closeness
adjective close

Usage note

Often used to describe proximity in space, time, or relationship. Can also indicate careful attention or scrutiny.

Example sentences

  1. The cat watched the bird closely.
  2. He held the toy car closely as he walked.
  3. The teacher observed the student closely during the test.
  4. She followed the recipe closely to make the cake.
  5. The friends huddled closely together to stay warm.

Quotes

  • "The greatest happiness you can have is knowing that you do not necessarily require happiness." - William Saroyan
  • "The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." - Nelson Mandela
  • "The greatest discovery of all time is that a person can change his future by merely changing his attitude." - Oprah Winfrey

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