CLOSELY Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster close usually implies that something has been in some way open as well as unfinished end conveys a strong sense of finality conclude may imply a formal closing (as of a meeting) finish may stress completion of a final step in a process complete implies the removal of all deficiencies or a successful finishing of what has been undertaken
Closely - definition of closely by The Free Dictionary Define closely closely synonyms, closely pronunciation, closely translation, English dictionary definition of closely adj clos·er , clos·est 1 Being near in space or time See Usage Note at redundancy 2 Being near in relationship: close relatives 3 Bound by mutual
closely - WordReference. com Dictionary of English closely:[often: ~ + to + object] I live fairly close to the train station; stood close to her friend the act of closing the end or conclusion: At the close of the century we expect worse global warming Idioms close ranks, to join forces in a show of loyalty, esp to deal with difficulty: It's time for us to close ranks and stay together