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closely

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BrE /ˈkləʊzli/ AmE /ˈkloʊzli/

adverb en → es

1 NEARLY [adverb] A2

in a position that is near something or someone

cercanamente, cerca de

  • be closely related to somebody/something

Collocations closely related to · closely connected with

  • The two countries are closely linked by trade.

    Los dos países están estrechamente vinculados por el comercio.

2 ATTENTIVELY [adverb] B1

in a way that shows great attention and interest

atentamente, con atención

  • watch something closely

Collocations closely watch · closely examine

  • The police are watching him closely.

    La policía lo está vigilando de cerca.

1 SIMILARLY [adverb] B2

in a way that is similar to something else

parecido, similarmente

  • be closely related

Collocations closely resemble · closely match

  • The two paintings are closely similar.

    Las dos pinturas son muy similares.

2 CAREFULLY [adverb] B1

in a careful and thorough way

cuidadosamente, con cuidado

  • consider something closely

Collocations closely consider · closely analyze

  • We need to look at this proposal more closely.

    Necesitamos examinar esta propuesta con más cuidado.

3 STRICTLY [adverb] B2

in a way that follows rules or limits very carefully

estrictamente, rigurosamente

  • follow something closely

Collocations closely follow · closely adhere to

  • The company must follow the rules closely.

    La empresa debe seguir las reglas estrictamente.

4 CLOSER [adverb] B1

in a way that is becoming closer to something or someone

cada vez más cerca, acercándose

  • move closely towards

Collocations come close to · get closer to

  • The two countries are moving closer together.

    Los dos países están acercándose.

5 CLOSER [adverb] B2

in a way that is becoming more involved or connected with something or someone

cada vez más involucrado, relacionado

  • become closely involved

Collocations become close to · get closer to

  • She is becoming more closely involved in the project.

    Ella está involucrándose cada vez más en el proyecto.

6 CLOSER [adverb] B2

in a way that is becoming more similar or alike to something or someone

cada vez más parecido, similar

  • become closely related

Collocations become close to · get closer to

  • The two ideas are becoming more closely aligned.

    Las dos ideas están volviéndose cada vez más similares.