closely
gb/klˈoʊsli/ us/klˈoʊsli/
A2
इंग्रजी
~ 1800
अर्थ
० अर्थ
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.
वापर नमुना:
[someone] works closely with [someone]
सामान्य चूक:
Learners sometimes confuse 'closely' with 'close' when describing actions. 'Closely' is the adverb form used to describe how something is done.
समानार्थी शब्द
nearby (Focuses on physical closeness rather than relational closeness.)
|
intimately (Suggests extreme closeness, often emotional or personal.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
distantly (Indicates being far away physically or in relationship.)
सहप्रयोग
work closely
|closely connected
|closely related
|closely linked
विषय
relationships
|work
|daily life
|space
उदाहरणे
- 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.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
- 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.
वापर नमुना:
[someone] looks closely at [something]
सामान्य चूक:
Learners sometimes use 'close' instead of 'closely' when describing how someone looks or listens.
समानार्थी शब्द
carefully (General term for doing something with care and attention.)
|
attentively (Emphasizes focused mental attention.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
carelessly (Indicates doing something without care or attention.)
सहप्रयोग
look closely
|examine closely
|study closely
|watch closely
विषय
observation
|analysis
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
- The teacher looked closely at the student's work.
- Scientists are studying the data closely.
- She listened closely to every word he said.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
- 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.
वापर नमुना:
[something] closely resembles [something else]
सामान्य चूक:
Learners may confuse 'closely' with 'close' when describing similarity; 'closely' is needed for adverbial use.
समानार्थी शब्द
nearly (Indicates almost but not entirely, without emphasis on similarity.)
|
approximately (More formal, used for numerical or factual closeness.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
differently (Indicates being unlike or not similar.)
सहप्रयोग
closely resembles
|closely matches
|closely mirrors
विषय
comparison
|description
|core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
- The copy closely resembles the original painting.
- Their stories match closely.
- The new law is closely modeled on the previous one.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
- This car closely looks like my old car.
- The dress closely matches her shoes.
- His plan closely follows the old plan.
व्याकरण
शब्दकोशातील रूप
closely
IPA
GB/klˈoʊsli/
US/klˈoʊsli/
अक्षरविभाग आणि जोर
closely (१ अक्षरखंड)
Stress on 1st syllable (closely)
शब्दरूपे
Noun
- Base: closely
- Plural: closelies
संबंधित शब्द
वाक्प्रचार
follow closely
1/fˈɑloʊ klˈoʊsli/
fixed phrase
Move behind with little distance between
To go after someone or something without much space between you.
उदाहरणे
- 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.
उदाहरणे
- 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.
उदाहरणे
- Watch closely as I show you how to do it.
- The magician told the audience to watch closely.