closely
gb/klˈoʊsli/ us/klˈoʊsli/
A2
Inglese
~ 1800
Accezioni
0 accezioni
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.
Schema d'uso:
[someone] works closely with [someone]
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'closely' with 'close' when describing actions. 'Closely' is the adverb form used to describe how something is done.
Sinonimi
nearby (Focuses on physical closeness rather than relational closeness.)
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intimately (Suggests extreme closeness, often emotional or personal.)
Contrari
distantly (Indicates being far away physically or in relationship.)
Collocazioni
work closely
|closely connected
|closely related
|closely linked
Temi
relationships
|work
|daily life
|space
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- 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.
Schema d'uso:
[someone] looks closely at [something]
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes use 'close' instead of 'closely' when describing how someone looks or listens.
Sinonimi
carefully (General term for doing something with care and attention.)
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attentively (Emphasizes focused mental attention.)
Contrari
carelessly (Indicates doing something without care or attention.)
Collocazioni
look closely
|examine closely
|study closely
|watch closely
Temi
observation
|analysis
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- The teacher looked closely at the student's work.
- Scientists are studying the data closely.
- She listened closely to every word he said.
Esempi per chi studia
- 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.
Schema d'uso:
[something] closely resembles [something else]
Errore comune:
Learners may confuse 'closely' with 'close' when describing similarity; 'closely' is needed for adverbial use.
Sinonimi
nearly (Indicates almost but not entirely, without emphasis on similarity.)
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approximately (More formal, used for numerical or factual closeness.)
Contrari
differently (Indicates being unlike or not similar.)
Collocazioni
closely resembles
|closely matches
|closely mirrors
Temi
comparison
|description
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- The copy closely resembles the original painting.
- Their stories match closely.
- The new law is closely modeled on the previous one.
Esempi per chi studia
- This car closely looks like my old car.
- The dress closely matches her shoes.
- His plan closely follows the old plan.
Grammatica
Forma base
closely
IPA
GB/klˈoʊsli/
US/klˈoʊsli/
Sillabe e accento
closely (1 sillaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (closely)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: closely
- Plural: closelies
Famiglia di parole
Espressioni
follow closely
1/fˈɑloʊ klˈoʊsli/
fixed phrase
Move behind with little distance between
To go after someone or something without much space between you.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- Watch closely as I show you how to do it.
- The magician told the audience to watch closely.