closely

/'klousli/

Thân thiện

The two houses are set closely together on the quiet street.

Definition

1. Adverb:
   • In a way that involves a very small distance or gap: Describes things being near to each other in space.
   • In a way that involves a strong connection or similarity: Describes a very intimate, direct, or precise relationship.
   • In a careful and thorough way: Describes paying very detailed attention.

Usage and Examples

• Spatial/Temporal Proximity:

  • The houses were built closely together. (The houses have very little space between them.)
  • The two events followed closely. (The second event happened very soon after the first.)

• Strong Connection/Similarity:

  • The two species are closely related. (The species share a very direct evolutionary connection.)
  • He closely resembles his brother. (He looks very much like his brother.)

• Careful Attention:

  • Read the instructions closely before you begin. (Read the instructions very carefully and thoroughly.)
  • The detective examined the evidence closely. (The detective looked at the evidence with great attention to detail.)

Advanced Usage

• "To follow closely": To monitor or track developments with great attention.
  • Investors are following the market trends closely.
• "To work closely with someone": To collaborate in a very coordinated and intimate manner.
  • The two departments work closely on this project.

Variants and Related Words

• Close (adjective/adverb/verb): The base word. As an adjective, it can mean near in space, time, or relationship (e.g., ). As a verb, it means to shut.
• Closeness (noun): The state or quality of being close (e.g., ).

Synonyms

• Intimately: In a very close and familiar way.
• Nearly: Almost; very close to.
• Carefully: With great attention to avoid harm or error.
• Attentively: Paying close attention.

Related Phrases

• Keep a close eye on: To watch or monitor something very carefully.
  • Please keep a close eye on the soup so it doesn't boil over.
• Close-knit: (Adjective) Describes a group of people bound together by strong relationships and common interests.
  • They are a close-knit community.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in a close manner
   • the two phenomena are intimately connected
   • the person most nearly concerned
2. in an attentive manner
   • he remained close on his guard
3. in a close relation or position in time or space
   • the onsets were closely timed
   • houses set closely together
   • was closely involved in monitoring daily progress

Từ đồng nghĩa

• intimately
• nearly
• close
• tight