closely
gb/klˈoʊsli/ us/klˈoʊsli/
A2
Inglês
~ 1800
Acepções
0 acepção
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.
Padrão de uso:
[someone] works closely with [someone]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'closely' with 'close' when describing actions. 'Closely' is the adverb form used to describe how something is done.
Sinônimos
nearby (Focuses on physical closeness rather than relational closeness.)
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intimately (Suggests extreme closeness, often emotional or personal.)
Antônimos
distantly (Indicates being far away physically or in relationship.)
Colocações
work closely
|closely connected
|closely related
|closely linked
Temas
relationships
|work
|daily life
|space
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para estudantes
- 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.
Padrão de uso:
[someone] looks closely at [something]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes use 'close' instead of 'closely' when describing how someone looks or listens.
Sinônimos
carefully (General term for doing something with care and attention.)
|
attentively (Emphasizes focused mental attention.)
Antônimos
carelessly (Indicates doing something without care or attention.)
Colocações
look closely
|examine closely
|study closely
|watch closely
Temas
observation
|analysis
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- The teacher looked closely at the student's work.
- Scientists are studying the data closely.
- She listened closely to every word he said.
Exemplos para estudantes
- 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.
Padrão de uso:
[something] closely resembles [something else]
Erro comum:
Learners may confuse 'closely' with 'close' when describing similarity; 'closely' is needed for adverbial use.
Sinônimos
nearly (Indicates almost but not entirely, without emphasis on similarity.)
|
approximately (More formal, used for numerical or factual closeness.)
Antônimos
differently (Indicates being unlike or not similar.)
Colocações
closely resembles
|closely matches
|closely mirrors
Temas
comparison
|description
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- The copy closely resembles the original painting.
- Their stories match closely.
- The new law is closely modeled on the previous one.
Exemplos para estudantes
- This car closely looks like my old car.
- The dress closely matches her shoes.
- His plan closely follows the old plan.
Gramática
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closely
AFI
GB/klˈoʊsli/
US/klˈoʊsli/
Sílabas e tonicidade
closely (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (closely)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: closely
- Plural: closelies
Família de palavras
Expressões
follow closely
1/fˈɑloʊ klˈoʊsli/
fixed phrase
Move behind with little distance between
To go after someone or something without much space between you.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- Watch closely as I show you how to do it.
- The magician told the audience to watch closely.