closely
(adverb)
adverb
1. 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
2. in an attentive manner
- he remained close on his guard
3. in a close manner
Similar word(s): intimately, nearly
Sentences with closely as an adverb:
- Finnish and Estonian are closely related languages.
- The borderline between East and West Berlin was very closely guarded.
- The chairs are too closely spaced.