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Definition of Closely

1. Adverb. In a close relation or position in time or space. "Was closely involved in monitoring daily progress"

2. Adverb. In an attentive manner. "He remained close on his guard"

3. Adverb. In a close manner. "The person most nearly concerned"

Definition of Closely

1. adv. In a close manner.

Definition of Closely

1. Adverb. In a close manner. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Closely

1. close [adv] - See also: close

Lexicographical Neighbors of Closely

closed syllable closed syllables closed system closed time loop closed time loops closed timelike curve closed timelike curves closed universe closedness closedown

closedowns closefisted closehanded closehauled closelipped closely (current term) closely-held closely held closely held corporation closely knit

closemouthed closen closened closeness closenesses closening closens closeout closeouts closer

Literary usage of Closely

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Psychology, General Introduction by Charles Hubbard Judd (1917)
"Hypnosis a form of dissociation closely allied to sleep. ... In many respects it is a condition closely related to normal sleep. On the other hand, ..."

2. The pilgrim's progress by John Bunyan, James Solas Dodd (1795)
"The former may with great propriety be done at all times ; and on some occasions the testimony against sin cannot be too closely applied to the consciences ..."

3. Quarterly Journal of Microscopical Science edited by Biologists Limited, The Company of. (1881)
"On the 30th January,,on the " Challenger "Expedition, a specimen of large size, of a form very closely allied to if not identical with one of those ..."

4. The Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection: Or, The Preservation of by Charles Darwin (1889)
"... of the larger genera resemble varieties in being very closely, but unequally, related to each other, and in having restricted ranges. ..."

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