Definition of closely

Overview of adv closely

The adv closely has 3 senses? (first 3 from tagged texts)

1. (19) closely

(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. (2) close, closely, tight

(in an attentive manner; "he remained close on his guard")

3. (2) closely, intimately, nearly

(in a close manner; "the two phenomena are intimately connected"; "the person most nearly concerned")