closely
in a close relation or position in time or space
How often you will meet it
Rank 1,837 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 9,870 times across 139,755 chapters — 0.005% of every word in the library.
What it means
adverb
- in a close relation or position in time or space the onsets were closely timedhouses set closely together
- in an attentive manner also: close, tight he remained close on his guard
- in a close manner also: intimately, nearly the two phenomena are intimately connectedthe person most nearly concerned
closely in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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Mr. Jacks watched him very closely, and, when he ceased, reflected for a moment.
The Crown of Life · George Gissing · Chapter 1
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The geologist was looking at it closely and then began to weigh it with his hand.
The Heart of the Hills · John, Jr. Fox · Chapter 1
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One of the two windows of the room was a little raised, but the blinds were closely drawn.
The Abandoned Room · Wadsworth Camp · Chapter 1
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I watched you more closely, and I saw before that year ended that you were taking your medicine rightly.
The Courage of the Commonplace · Mary Raymond Shipman Andrews · Chapter 1
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The yearly accounts kept him so closely confined to his office, that he remained forty-eight hours without coming home.
Other People's Money · Emile Gaboriau · Chapter 1