closely


Definition: Meaning of, closely in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈkləʊsli /

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  1. very carefully
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  2. to a very great degree
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  3. closely related/connected/associated etc if two or more things are closely related etc, there is a strong connection between them
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  4. in a way that is close to other things in time or space
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closely used in phrases

  • closely held corporation (noun)
    1. stock is publicly traded but most is held by a few shareholders who have no plans to sell
  • closely knit (adjective)
    1. held together as by social or cultural ties
  • closely-held (adjective)
    1. owned by a relatively few shareholders
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