closely

• Adverb, das eine geringe räumliche Entfernung, eine enge Verbindung oder ein aufmerksames, genaues Beobachten bezeichnet; auch für starke Ähnlichkeit oder engen Zusammenhang.

An adverb meaning "in a close manner" or "with little distance or difference." It can refer to physical proximity, careful attention, or strong similarity between things.

1. With little space betweenB1formal

   In a way that is near in distance or time.

   Nahe

   • The two houses are closely situated next to each other.
   • She stood closely behind him in the queue.
   • The events are closely connected in time.

   Synonymeclosedenselyhardnearside by sidetightly

   Antonymeapartdistantlyfarloosely

2. With great attentionB1formal

   In a careful, attentive, or thorough manner.

   Aufmerksam

   • The detective examined the evidence closely.
   • Please listen closely to the instructions.
   • He watched the performance closely to catch every detail.

   Synonymeattentivelycarefullyintentlymeticulouslyscrupulouslythoroughly

   Antonymecarelesslyinattentivelynegligentlysuperficially

3. In a similar or connected wayB2formal

   In a way that involves a strong relationship or similarity.

   Eng verbunden

   • The two subjects are closely related.
   • She works closely with the marketing team.
   • Their opinions are closely aligned on this issue.

   Synonymeanalogouslycorrespondinglyintimatelysimilarly

   Antonymedistantlyloosely