Closely

Pronunciation: /ˈkloʊsli/

Definitions of closely

adverb An adverb is a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. It often indicates manner, time, place, or degree. In this case, 'closely' modifies how something is done or performed.

Example Sentences

A1 She followed closely behind her friend as they walked through the park.

A2 The detective examined the evidence closely to solve the case.

B1 The teacher observed the students closely during the exam to prevent cheating.

B2 The scientist studied the data closely to analyze the results.

C1 The journalist scrutinized the government's actions closely for any signs of corruption.

C2 The CEO monitored the company's financials closely to ensure profitability.

Examples of closely in a Sentence

formal The scientists closely monitored the experiment to ensure accurate results.

informal I watched the movie closely because I didn't want to miss any details.

slang I was creeping on his social media profile closely to see if he was dating someone new.

figurative She listened closely to his words, trying to decipher the hidden meaning behind them.

Grammatical Forms of closely

• past tense: closed
• plural: closely
• comparative: more closely
• superlative: most closely
• present tense: closely
• future tense: will closely
• perfect tense: have closely
• continuous tense: is closely
• singular: closely
• positive degree: close
• infinitive: to close
• gerund: closing
• participle: closed

Origin and Evolution of closely

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'closely' originated from the Middle English word 'closli' which derived from the Old English word 'clūsliċ'

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'closely' has retained its meaning of being near or in close proximity to something. However, its usage has expanded to also signify being attentive, intimate, or in a detailed manner.