Words / B2

KLOHSL-ee/ˈkləʊsli/

Closely means with great attention, or with little distance: read closely; work closely with; closely related. Close is the adjective (already in the dictionary). Carefully is close for attention. Rubrics: read closely before paper three. Do not confuse with closed (shut).

Meaning

With great attention; also with little distance in space, time, or relationship.

Examples

• “Read the rubric closely before you start paper three.”
• “The two outbreaks were closely related in time, which is the distance sense.”

Good to know

read / watch / work closely. Adjective: close. Attention twin: carefully. Mix-up: closed. Collocation: closely linked / related. Labs and exam rubrics.

Near in meaning

carefully

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