closely
gb/klˈoʊsli/ us/klˈoʊsli/
A2
Engleză
~ 1800
szorosan, közel, alaposan, figyelmesen, szinte teljesen, majdnem
A2
1
Tipar de utilizare:
[someone] works closely with [someone]
The two companies work closely to develop new technology.
A két vállalat szorosan együttműködik egy új technológia kifejlesztésén.
She stayed closely by her friend's side during the trip.
Az út során végig szorosan a barátja mellett maradt.
These two issues are closely linked.
Exemple pentru cursanți
I work closely with my boss.
Szorosan együtt dolgozom a főnökömmel.
We live closely together.
Egymáshoz közel lakunk.
The two ideas are closely related.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes confuse 'closely' with 'close' when describing actions. 'Closely' is the adverb form used to describe how something is done.
Sens
Near in space or relationship
Colocații
work closely
|closely connected
|closely related
|closely linked
Sinonime
nearby (Focuses on physical closeness rather than relational closeness.)
|
intimately (Suggests extreme closeness, often emotional or personal.)
Antonime
distantly (Indicates being far away physically or in relationship.)
Teme
relationships
|work
|daily life
|space
Definiție
In a way that is very near to someone or something, or with a strong connection.
In a way that shows little distance in space or a strong connection between people or things.
A2
2
alaposan
B1
figyelmesen
B1
Tipar de utilizare:
[someone] looks closely at [something]
The teacher looked closely at the student's work.
A tanár alaposan átnézte a diák munkáját.
Scientists are studying the data closely.
A tudósok alaposan tanulmányozzák az adatokat.
She listened closely to every word he said.
Exemple pentru cursanți
I look closely at the picture.
Alaposan megnézem a képet.
He listens closely to the music.
Figyelmesen hallgatja a zenét.
They watch the game closely.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes use 'close' instead of 'closely' when describing how someone looks or listens.
Sens
Carefully and with attention to detail
Colocații
look closely
|examine closely
|study closely
|watch closely
Sinonime
carefully (General term for doing something with care and attention.)
|
attentively (Emphasizes focused mental attention.)
Antonime
carelessly (Indicates doing something without care or attention.)
Teme
observation
|analysis
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
In a careful way, paying attention to small details.
In a way that involves careful observation, examination, or attention to detail.
B1
3
majdnem
A2
Tipar de utilizare:
[something] closely resembles [something else]
The copy closely resembles the original painting.
A másolat szinte teljesen megegyezik az eredeti festménnyel.
Their stories match closely.
A történeteik szinte teljesen megegyeznek.
The new law is closely modeled on the previous one.
Exemple pentru cursanți
This car closely looks like my old car.
Ez az autó majdnem ugyanolyan, mint a régi autóm.
The dress closely matches her shoes.
A ruha szinte tökéletesen illik a cipőjéhez.
His plan closely follows the old plan.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may confuse 'closely' with 'close' when describing similarity; 'closely' is needed for adverbial use.
Sens
Almost exactly or nearly
Colocații
closely resembles
|closely matches
|closely mirrors
Sinonime
nearly (Indicates almost but not entirely, without emphasis on similarity.)
|
approximately (More formal, used for numerical or factual closeness.)
Antonime
differently (Indicates being unlike or not similar.)
Teme
comparison
|description
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
Almost the same as something else.
Almost but not completely; nearly matching or resembling.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
closely
IPA
GB/klˈoʊsli/
US/klˈoʊsli/
Silabe și accent
closely (1 silabă)
Stress on 1st syllable (closely)
Forme ale cuvântului
Noun
- Base: closely
- Plural: closelies
Familie de cuvinte
Expresii
follow closely
1/fˈɑloʊ klˈoʊsli/
fixed phrase
Move behind with little distance between
To go after someone or something without much space between you.
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple
- Watch closely as I show you how to do it.
- The magician told the audience to watch closely.