Closely - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈkləʊslɪ|  American pronunciation of the word closely
Brit.  |ˈkləʊslɪ|  British pronunciation of the word closely

adverb

- 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
- in an attentive manner (syn: close, tight)
- in a close manner (syn: intimately, nearly)

Extra examples

We had better close the windows; it looks like it's going to rain.

I forgot to close the gate.

She was having trouble closing the drawer.

Close the lid on the box tightly.

The door opened and closed so quietly that I didn't notice he had come in the room.

The box's lid closed with a bang.

Remember to close the box of cereal when you're done.

Please close your books and put them under your desks.

Close your eyes and go to sleep.

I closed my fists and got ready to fight.

We're not there yet, but we're getting close.

We stood close together to stay warm.

Christmas is getting closer and will soon be here.

Their daughters are close in age.

Close in size and shape

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