closely
/ˈkləʊsliː/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: closelier · closeliest
Meaning · English
In a close manner.
Adverb
Examples
Finnish and Estonian are closely related languages.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “closely” mean?
In a close manner.
Is “closely” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.