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Closely
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Meaning
Adv
●
In a
close
manner.
●
secretly; privately
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Wiktionary
Origin
closely
English
-ly
English
-lice
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
-ly
Middle English (1100-1500)
close
English
clos
French
clausum
Latin
clausus
Latin
closen
Middle English (1100-1500)
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Intimately
Narrowly
Slightly
Tightly
Attentively
Related
Carefully
Intently
Stringently
Accurately
Strongly
Thoroughly
Deeply
Diligently
Broadly
Intensively
Quickly
Heavily
Frequently
Keenly
Rigidly
Firmly
Favourably
Directly
Strictly
Vigorously
Intensely
Rigorously
Clearly
Meaningfully
Efficiently
Favorably
Extensively
Intricately
Positively
Precisely
Nicely
Inextricably
Badly
Easily
Meticulously
Comprehensively
Critically
Swiftly
Effectively
Cautiously
Regularly
Greatly
Readily
Actively
Seriously
Constantly
Holistically
Constructively
Aggressively
Appropriately
Independently
Pleasantly
Consistently
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