closely

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.

ruНаречие, означающее «близким образом» или «с небольшим расстоянием или различием». Может относиться к физической близости, внимательному наблюдению или сильному сходству между объектами.esAdverbio que significa «de manera cercana» o «con poca distancia o diferencia». Puede referirse a la proximidad física, a la observación atenta o a un fuerte parecido entre objetos.frAdverbe signifiant « d'une manière proche » ou « avec une petite distance ou différence ». Peut se rapporter à la proximité physique, à une observation attentive ou à une forte ressemblance entre objets.deAdverb, das eine geringe räumliche Entfernung, eine enge Verbindung oder ein aufmerksames, genaues Beobachten bezeichnet; auch für starke Ähnlichkeit oder engen Zusammenhang.ptAdvérbio que significa «de maneira próxima» ou «com pouca distância ou diferença». Pode referir-se à proximidade física, à observação atenta ou à grande semelhança entre objetos.zh副词，表示“以接近的方式”或“距离或差异很小”。可用于物理上的靠近、仔细地观察，或事物之间高度相似。arظرف يعني على نحو قريب أو بمسافة أو اختلاف صغير. وقد يدل على القرب المكاني أو الملاحظة الدقيقة أو التشابه الشديد.

1. With little space between B1 formal

   In a way that is near in distance or time.

   • 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.

   ruБлизкоesCerca en distancia o tiempofrÀ proximité, en étant prèsdeNaheptPertozh靠近地arقريبًا

   Sinônimos: closedenselyhardnearside by sidetightly

   Antônimos: apartdistantlyfarloosely

2. With great attention B1 formal

   In a careful, attentive, or thorough manner.

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

   ruВнимательноescon gran atenciónfravec grande attentiondeAufmerksamptAtentamentezh仔细地arبانتباه

   Sinônimos: attentivelycarefullyintentlymeticulouslyscrupulouslythoroughly

   Antônimos: carelesslyinattentivelynegligentlysuperficially

3. In a similar or connected way B2 formal

   In a way that involves a strong relationship or similarity.

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

   ruТесноesde manera relacionada o similarfrde manière étroite (en lien/similitude)deEng verbundenptEstreitamentezh密切相关地arبشكل وثيق

   Sinônimos: analogouslycorrespondinglyintimatelysimilarly

   Antônimos: distantlyloosely

• more closely comparative form
• most closely superlative form