What is another word for closely?

Pronunciation: [klˈə͡ʊslɪ] (IPA)

The English language is full of synonyms and different words that can convey the same meaning. One word that finds itself in many contexts is "closely". Some synonyms for closely include intimately, precisely, attentively, thoroughly, densely, narrowly, tightly, and meticulously. Intimately suggests a particularly close relationship between two things or people, while precisely implies exactness or attention to detail. Attentively and thoroughly both convey a sense of care and attention. Densely and narrowly describe a physical closeness, while tightly refers to a degree of firmness or security. Finally, meticulously indicates a thorough and exhaustive attention to detail. Using different synonyms for closely can help to add variety and nuance to writing, and allow for a more precise communication of meaning.

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What are the opposite words for closely?

Antonyms for 'closely' can include words like 'loosely', 'remotely', 'indifferently' or 'lightly'. 'Loosely' is the opposite of closely, when things are not closely connected, they are loosely connected. 'Remotely' means things are far apart, opposite of closely being together. 'Indifferently' means a lack of interest, whereas 'closely' being interested. Finally, 'lightly' is the antonym of closely as lightly refers to the strength with which something is held. When something is held lightly, it is not firmly grasped while 'closely' implies a tight grip on something. By using antonyms of 'closely' we can highlight a dissimilar meaning and add more variety to our sentence structure.

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Usage examples for Closely

Now if we ask ourselves a little more closely, What is human nature?
"The Expositor's Bible: The Gospel of St. John, Vol. I"
Marcus Dods
Much more Madam Manovska told her daughter that day, before she slept; and Amalia questioned her more closely than she had ever done concerning her father's faith.
"The Eye of Dread"
Payne Erskine
Estimate, as closely as possible, the longitude you will be in the next morning when the local apparent time is as just found in the Azimuth Tables.
"Lectures in Navigation"
Ernest Gallaudet Draper

Famous quotes with Closely

  • It was in the Papal States that I studied the Roman Question. I traveled over every part of the country; I conversed with men of all opinions, examined things very closely, and collected my information on the spot.
    Edmond About
  • When we come to images or memories or thoughts, speculation, while always closely related to practice, is more explicit, and it is in fact not immediately obvious that such processes can be described in any sense as practical.
    Samuel Alexander
  • To appreciate and use correctly a valuable maxim requires a genius; a vital appropriating exercise of mind closely allied to that which first created it.
    William R. Alger
  • Anything looked at closely becomes wonderful.
    A. R. Ammons
  • I don't look so closely at women's fashion, but from the 20th century on, people have had the freedom to express themselves and their individualities, and fashion is one of the most fundamental ways in which they do this, men and women are equally able to express themselves.
    Tadao Ando

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