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