closely
gb/klˈoʊsli/ us/klˈoʊsli/
A2
영어
~ 1800
의미
의미 0개
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.
사용 패턴：
[someone] works closely with [someone]
자주 하는 실수：
Learners sometimes confuse 'closely' with 'close' when describing actions. 'Closely' is the adverb form used to describe how something is done.
유의어
nearby (Focuses on physical closeness rather than relational closeness.)
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intimately (Suggests extreme closeness, often emotional or personal.)
반의어
distantly (Indicates being far away physically or in relationship.)
연어
work closely
|closely connected
|closely related
|closely linked
주제
relationships
|work
|daily life
|space
예문
- 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.
학습자용 예문
- 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.
사용 패턴：
[someone] looks closely at [something]
자주 하는 실수：
Learners sometimes use 'close' instead of 'closely' when describing how someone looks or listens.
유의어
carefully (General term for doing something with care and attention.)
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attentively (Emphasizes focused mental attention.)
반의어
carelessly (Indicates doing something without care or attention.)
연어
look closely
|examine closely
|study closely
|watch closely
주제
observation
|analysis
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
예문
- The teacher looked closely at the student's work.
- Scientists are studying the data closely.
- She listened closely to every word he said.
학습자용 예문
- 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.
사용 패턴：
[something] closely resembles [something else]
자주 하는 실수：
Learners may confuse 'closely' with 'close' when describing similarity; 'closely' is needed for adverbial use.
유의어
nearly (Indicates almost but not entirely, without emphasis on similarity.)
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approximately (More formal, used for numerical or factual closeness.)
반의어
differently (Indicates being unlike or not similar.)
연어
closely resembles
|closely matches
|closely mirrors
주제
comparison
|description
|core_vocabulary
예문
- The copy closely resembles the original painting.
- Their stories match closely.
- The new law is closely modeled on the previous one.
학습자용 예문
- This car closely looks like my old car.
- The dress closely matches her shoes.
- His plan closely follows the old plan.
문법
기본형
closely
IPA
GB/klˈoʊsli/
US/klˈoʊsli/
음절 및 강세
closely （1음절）
Stress on 1st syllable (closely)
활용형
Noun
- Base: closely
- Plural: closelies
관련 단어
표현
follow closely
1/fˈɑloʊ klˈoʊsli/
fixed phrase
Move behind with little distance between
To go after someone or something without much space between you.
예문
- 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.
예문
- 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.
예문
- Watch closely as I show you how to do it.
- The magician told the audience to watch closely.