closely
gb/klˈoʊsli/ us/klˈoʊsli/
A2
英語
~ 1800
語義
0件の語義
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.
用法パターン：
[someone] works closely with [someone]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'closely' with 'close' when describing actions. 'Closely' is the adverb form used to describe how something is done.
類義語
nearby (Focuses on physical closeness rather than relational closeness.)
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intimately (Suggests extreme closeness, often emotional or personal.)
対義語
distantly (Indicates being far away physically or in relationship.)
コロケーション
work closely
|closely connected
|closely related
|closely linked
テーマ
relationships
|work
|daily life
|space
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- 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.
用法パターン：
[someone] looks closely at [something]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes use 'close' instead of 'closely' when describing how someone looks or listens.
類義語
carefully (General term for doing something with care and attention.)
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attentively (Emphasizes focused mental attention.)
対義語
carelessly (Indicates doing something without care or attention.)
コロケーション
look closely
|examine closely
|study closely
|watch closely
テーマ
observation
|analysis
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
例文
- The teacher looked closely at the student's work.
- Scientists are studying the data closely.
- She listened closely to every word he said.
学習者向け例文
- 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.
用法パターン：
[something] closely resembles [something else]
よくある間違い：
Learners may confuse 'closely' with 'close' when describing similarity; 'closely' is needed for adverbial use.
類義語
nearly (Indicates almost but not entirely, without emphasis on similarity.)
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approximately (More formal, used for numerical or factual closeness.)
対義語
differently (Indicates being unlike or not similar.)
コロケーション
closely resembles
|closely matches
|closely mirrors
テーマ
comparison
|description
|core_vocabulary
例文
- The copy closely resembles the original painting.
- Their stories match closely.
- The new law is closely modeled on the previous one.
学習者向け例文
- This car closely looks like my old car.
- The dress closely matches her shoes.
- His plan closely follows the old plan.
文法
辞書形
closely
IPA
GB/klˈoʊsli/
US/klˈoʊsli/
音節・強勢
closely （1音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (closely)
活用形
Noun
- Base: closely
- Plural: closelies
関連語
表現
follow closely
1/fˈɑloʊ klˈoʊsli/
fixed phrase
Move behind with little distance between
To go after someone or something without much space between you.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- Watch closely as I show you how to do it.
- The magician told the audience to watch closely.