All closely synonyms
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C c adv closely
- intently β firmly or steadfastly fixed or directed, as the eyes or mind: an intent gaze.
- firmly β not soft or yielding when pressed; comparatively solid, hard, stiff, or rigid: firm ground; firm texture.
- meticulously β taking or showing extreme care about minute details; precise; thorough: a meticulous craftsman; meticulous personal appearance.
- thoughtful β showing consideration for others; considerate.
- strictly β in a strict manner; rigorously; stringently: strictly enforced.
- hard β not soft; solid and firm to the touch; unyielding to pressure and impenetrable or almost impenetrable.
- jointly β together; in combination or partnership; in common: My brother and I own the farm jointly.
- intimately β associated in close personal relations: an intimate friend.
- sharply β having a thin cutting edge or a fine point; well-adapted for cutting or piercing: a sharp knife.
- scrupulously β having scruples, or moral or ethical standards; having or showing a strict regard for what one considers right; principled: scrupulous about defending human rights.
- nearly β all but; almost: nearly dead with cold.
- similarly β having a likeness or resemblance, especially in a general way: two similar houses.
- heedful β taking heed; attentive; mindful; thoughtful; careful: She was always heedful of others' needs.
- mindfully β attentive, aware, or careful (usually followed by of): mindful of one's responsibilities.
- minutely β occurring every minute.
- punctiliously β extremely attentive to punctilios; strict or exact in the observance of the formalities or amenities of conduct or actions.
- searchingly β examining carefully or thoroughly: a searching inspection.
- by the skin of one's teeth β by a narrow margin; only just
adverb closely
- carefully β cautious in one's actions: Be careful when you cross the street.
- thoroughly β in a thorough manner or degree; completely and carefully: We will review the data thoroughly.
- faithfully β strict or thorough in the performance of duty: a faithful worker.
- to the letter β a written or printed communication addressed to a person or organization and usually transmitted by mail.
- narrowly β of little breadth or width; not broad or wide; not as wide as usual or expected: a narrow path.
- watchfully β vigilant or alert; closely observant: The sentry remained watchful throughout the night.
- diligently β industriously
- attentively β while giving attention; observantly: Please listen attentively.
- approximately β close to; around; roughly or in the region of
- personally β through direct contact; in person; directly: I will thank him personally.
- directly β in a direct line, way, or manner; straight: The path leads directly to the lake.
- strongly β with great strength or force: wind blowing strongly from the west.
- densely β having the component parts closely compacted together; crowded or compact: a dense forest; dense population.
- compactly β joined or packed together; closely and firmly united; dense; solid: compact soil.
- tightly β firmly or closely fixed in place; not easily moved; secure: a tight knot.
- thickly β having relatively great extent from one surface or side to the opposite; not thin: a thick slice.