Superlative for with little or no space in between
“Zeb sat closely to his mother, attentive and patient.”
Superlative for subsequently within a short period of time
“He crossed the finished line first, followed closely by Elizabeth.”
Superlative for in a narrowly enclosed way
“Hundreds of fish were closely confined inside the pen.”
(of a contest) Superlative for involving effort due to a small margin or a competitive opponent
“He eventually emerged as the winner in the closely fought contest.”
Superlative for in a way that involves a strong resemblance or connection
“They are small-toothed whales that are very closely related to oceanic dolphins.”
Superlative for in a collective or unified way
“The two companies will be working closely on this project.”
Superlative for very affectionately or intimately
“We have bonded closely with our new pet dog.”
Superlative for in a careful and attentive way
“Listen closely for any changes in his tone of voice.”
Superlative for in a cautious or secretive way
“For many years, his affairs were a closely guarded secret.”
Superlative for exactly as stated in words, not figuratively or idiomatically
Superlative for with meticulous attention to standards or precision
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