closely
gb/klˈoʊsli/ us/klˈoʊsli/
A2
Αγγλικά
~ 1800
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
adverb
A2
relation
1
Near in space or relationship
In a way that is very near to someone or something, or with a strong connection.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[someone] works closely with [someone]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'closely' with 'close' when describing actions. 'Closely' is the adverb form used to describe how something is done.
Συνώνυμα
nearby (Focuses on physical closeness rather than relational closeness.)
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intimately (Suggests extreme closeness, often emotional or personal.)
Αντώνυμα
distantly (Indicates being far away physically or in relationship.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
work closely
|closely connected
|closely related
|closely linked
Θέματα
relationships
|work
|daily life
|space
Παραδείγματα
- The two companies work closely to develop new technology.
- She stayed closely by her friend's side during the trip.
- These two issues are closely linked.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- I work closely with my boss.
- We live closely together.
- The two ideas are closely related.
adverb
A2
relation
2
Carefully and with attention to detail
In a careful way, paying attention to small details.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[someone] looks closely at [something]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes use 'close' instead of 'closely' when describing how someone looks or listens.
Συνώνυμα
carefully (General term for doing something with care and attention.)
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attentively (Emphasizes focused mental attention.)
Αντώνυμα
carelessly (Indicates doing something without care or attention.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
look closely
|examine closely
|study closely
|watch closely
Θέματα
observation
|analysis
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- The teacher looked closely at the student's work.
- Scientists are studying the data closely.
- She listened closely to every word he said.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- I look closely at the picture.
- He listens closely to the music.
- They watch the game closely.
adverb
B1
relation
3
Almost exactly or nearly
Almost the same as something else.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[something] closely resembles [something else]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may confuse 'closely' with 'close' when describing similarity; 'closely' is needed for adverbial use.
Συνώνυμα
nearly (Indicates almost but not entirely, without emphasis on similarity.)
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approximately (More formal, used for numerical or factual closeness.)
Αντώνυμα
differently (Indicates being unlike or not similar.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
closely resembles
|closely matches
|closely mirrors
Θέματα
comparison
|description
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- The copy closely resembles the original painting.
- Their stories match closely.
- The new law is closely modeled on the previous one.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- This car closely looks like my old car.
- The dress closely matches her shoes.
- His plan closely follows the old plan.
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closely
IPA
GB/klˈoʊsli/
US/klˈoʊsli/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
closely (1 συλλαβή)
Stress on 1st syllable (closely)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: closely
- Plural: closelies
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Εκφράσεις
follow closely
1/fˈɑloʊ klˈoʊsli/
fixed phrase
Move behind with little distance between
To go after someone or something without much space between you.
Παραδείγματα
- The car followed closely behind the bus.
- She followed closely as they walked through the forest.
pay closely attention to
1/pˈeɪ klˈoʊsli ətˈɛnʃən tə/
fixed phrase
Focus mental effort carefully on something
To think carefully about something and notice details.
Παραδείγματα
- You should pay closely attention to the instructions.
- He paid closely attention to her words.
watch closely
1/wˈɔt͡ʃ klˈoʊsli/
fixed phrase
Observe carefully and attentively
To look at something carefully and pay attention to it.
Παραδείγματα
- Watch closely as I show you how to do it.
- The magician told the audience to watch closely.