closely

/ˈkloʊs·li/ adv [not gradable] (CONNECTEDLY)

Definition

› in a way that connects or involves you in a strong relationship with someone: We worked together closely for years. The city and the air force base have been closely linked since 1943.

(Definition of closely adv (CONNECTEDLY) from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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closed adj ENDED/STOPPED
closed adj NOT OPEN
closed shop n
closed-circuit adj
closely adv CAREFULLY
closely adv CONNECTEDLY
closely adv NEAR
closet adj
closet n
closet v
closeup n

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