closely
Meaning
The adverb "closely" means in a careful or attentive manner, often used to indicate a strong connection or relationship between things.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "closely" with "close," which can change the meaning of a sentence.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Anna
watched
the
old
man
in
the
park
closely
as
he
fed
the
pigeons
every
morning
.
She
noticed
the
same
scarf
and
the
careful
way
he
arranged
the
crumbs
on
the
bench
.
After
a
few
days
,
she
decided
to
sit
beside
him
and
say
hello
,
and
they
started
to
talk
about
their
favorite
places
in
the
city
.
Their
short
conversations
became
a
small
routine
that
brightened
both
of
their
mornings
.
Anna
felt
that
paying
attention
to
small
moments
made
her
days
calmer
.
Common Phrases
closely examine
closely related
closely monitor
Synonyms
Related Words
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