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