closely
gb/klˈoʊsli/ us/klˈoʊsli/
A2
İngilizce
~ 1800
Anlamlar
0 anlam
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.
Kullanım kalıbı:
[someone] works closely with [someone]
Sık yapılan hata:
Learners sometimes confuse 'closely' with 'close' when describing actions. 'Closely' is the adverb form used to describe how something is done.
Eş anlamlılar
nearby (Focuses on physical closeness rather than relational closeness.)
|
intimately (Suggests extreme closeness, often emotional or personal.)
Zıt anlamlılar
distantly (Indicates being far away physically or in relationship.)
Eşdizimler
work closely
|closely connected
|closely related
|closely linked
Konular
relationships
|work
|daily life
|space
Örnekler
- 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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
- 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.
Kullanım kalıbı:
[someone] looks closely at [something]
Sık yapılan hata:
Learners sometimes use 'close' instead of 'closely' when describing how someone looks or listens.
Eş anlamlılar
carefully (General term for doing something with care and attention.)
|
attentively (Emphasizes focused mental attention.)
Zıt anlamlılar
carelessly (Indicates doing something without care or attention.)
Eşdizimler
look closely
|examine closely
|study closely
|watch closely
Konular
observation
|analysis
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Örnekler
- The teacher looked closely at the student's work.
- Scientists are studying the data closely.
- She listened closely to every word he said.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
- 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.
Kullanım kalıbı:
[something] closely resembles [something else]
Sık yapılan hata:
Learners may confuse 'closely' with 'close' when describing similarity; 'closely' is needed for adverbial use.
Eş anlamlılar
nearly (Indicates almost but not entirely, without emphasis on similarity.)
|
approximately (More formal, used for numerical or factual closeness.)
Zıt anlamlılar
differently (Indicates being unlike or not similar.)
Eşdizimler
closely resembles
|closely matches
|closely mirrors
Konular
comparison
|description
|core_vocabulary
Örnekler
- The copy closely resembles the original painting.
- Their stories match closely.
- The new law is closely modeled on the previous one.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
- This car closely looks like my old car.
- The dress closely matches her shoes.
- His plan closely follows the old plan.
Dil bilgisi
Sözlük biçimi
closely
IPA
GB/klˈoʊsli/
US/klˈoʊsli/
Heceler ve vurgu
closely (1 hece)
Stress on 1st syllable (closely)
Kelime biçimleri
Noun
- Base: closely
- Plural: closelies
Kelime ailesi
İfadeler
follow closely
1/fˈɑloʊ klˈoʊsli/
fixed phrase
Move behind with little distance between
To go after someone or something without much space between you.
Örnekler
- 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.
Örnekler
- 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.
Örnekler
- Watch closely as I show you how to do it.
- The magician told the audience to watch closely.