closely
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(adverb) in a close relation or position in time or space; "the onsets were closely timed"; "houses set closely together"; "was closely involved in monitoring daily progress" |
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(adverb) in a close manner; "the two phenomena are intimately connected"; "the person most nearly concerned" |
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Synonyms: intimately, nearly |
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(adverb) in an attentive manner; "he remained close on his guard" |
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Synonyms: close, tight |
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