closely
gb/klˈoʊsli/ us/klˈoʊsli/
A2
Ingles
~ 1800
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
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.
Padron ng paggamit:
[someone] works closely with [someone]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'closely' with 'close' when describing actions. 'Closely' is the adverb form used to describe how something is done.
Mga kasingkahulugan
nearby (Focuses on physical closeness rather than relational closeness.)
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intimately (Suggests extreme closeness, often emotional or personal.)
Mga kasalungat
distantly (Indicates being far away physically or in relationship.)
Mga kolokasyon
work closely
|closely connected
|closely related
|closely linked
Mga tema
relationships
|work
|daily life
|space
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- 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.
Padron ng paggamit:
[someone] looks closely at [something]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes use 'close' instead of 'closely' when describing how someone looks or listens.
Mga kasingkahulugan
carefully (General term for doing something with care and attention.)
|
attentively (Emphasizes focused mental attention.)
Mga kasalungat
carelessly (Indicates doing something without care or attention.)
Mga kolokasyon
look closely
|examine closely
|study closely
|watch closely
Mga tema
observation
|analysis
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- The teacher looked closely at the student's work.
- Scientists are studying the data closely.
- She listened closely to every word he said.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- 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.
Padron ng paggamit:
[something] closely resembles [something else]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may confuse 'closely' with 'close' when describing similarity; 'closely' is needed for adverbial use.
Mga kasingkahulugan
nearly (Indicates almost but not entirely, without emphasis on similarity.)
|
approximately (More formal, used for numerical or factual closeness.)
Mga kasalungat
differently (Indicates being unlike or not similar.)
Mga kolokasyon
closely resembles
|closely matches
|closely mirrors
Mga tema
comparison
|description
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- The copy closely resembles the original painting.
- Their stories match closely.
- The new law is closely modeled on the previous one.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- This car closely looks like my old car.
- The dress closely matches her shoes.
- His plan closely follows the old plan.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
closely
IPA
GB/klˈoʊsli/
US/klˈoʊsli/
Mga pantig at diin
closely (1 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (closely)
Mga anyo ng salita
Noun
- Base: closely
- Plural: closelies
Mga kaugnay na salita
Mga ekspresyon
follow closely
1/fˈɑloʊ klˈoʊsli/
fixed phrase
Move behind with little distance between
To go after someone or something without much space between you.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- Watch closely as I show you how to do it.
- The magician told the audience to watch closely.