closely

adverb

  1. 1

    in a close relation or position in time or space

    the onsets were closely timed

    houses set closely together

  2. 2

    in a close manner

    the two phenomena are intimately connected

    the person most nearly concerned

  3. 3

    in an attentive manner

    he remained close on his guard

Synonyms

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