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