closely — In a way that involves careful attention to detail or proximity in space, time, or relationship. With little distance or gap between things.
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: In a way that involves careful attention to detail or proximity in space, time, or relationship. With little distance or gap between things.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkloʊsli/
Korean meaning: 가깝게, 면밀히, 자세히
Korean pronunciation: 클로-슬리 (강세: 클로)
Example Sentences
- My cat follows me so closely that I almost trip over her every morning.
- The detective examined the crime scene closely for any clues.
- My twin brother and I look so closely alike that even our mom sometimes confuses us.
closely
ADVERB//ˈkloʊsli//
In a way that involves careful attention to detail or proximity in space, time, or relationship. With little distance or gap between things.
In a way that involves careful attention to detail or proximity in space, time, or relationship. With little distance or gap between things.
Look closely at what's mostly ghostly!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'close' meaning 'shut' or 'near', which came from Old French 'clos', ultimately from Latin 'clausus' meaning 'closed' or 'shut'.
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My cat follows me so closely that I almost trip over her every morning.”
“The detective examined the crime scene closely for any clues.”
“My twin brother and I look so closely alike that even our mom sometimes confuses us.”
“The company's success is closely tied to customer satisfaction.”
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