Webster's 1828 Dictionary
CLOSELY
adv. 1. In a close, compact manner; with the parts united, or pressed together, so as to leave no vent; as a crucible closely luted.
2. Nearly; with little space intervening; applied to space or time; as, to follow closely at ones heels; one event follows closely upon another.
3. Intently; attentively; with the mind or thoughts fixed; with near inspection; as, to look or attend closely.
4. Secretly; slyly.
5. With near affection, attachment or interest; intimately; as, men closely connected in friendship; nations closely allied by treaty.
6. Strictly; within close limits; without communication abroad; as a prisoner closely confined.
7. With strict adherence to the original; as, to translate closely.
Webster's 1913 Dictionary
CLOSELY
CLOSELY Close "ly, adv.
1. In a close manner.
2. Secretly; privately. [Obs. ] That nought she did but wayle, and often steepe Her dainty couch with tears which closely she did weepe. Spenser.
Sanseido Wisdom Dictionary
closely
close ly /klóʊsli /→close 2 副詞 more ～; most ～1 密接に , 密に, ぴったりと, きっちりと ; ぎっしりと ▸ be closely related to A Aと密接に関係している ▸ work closely together 親密に働く ▸ press him closely to my bosom 彼を胸にしっかりと抱き締める ▸ be closely packed in a box 箱にぎっしり詰められる 2 細かい点に至るまで , 緻密 （ちみつ ）に ; 注意して, 厳重に ▸ look closely at A Aを細かく見る ▸ She closely resembles Hepburn at the same age .彼女は同じ年齢だったころのヘップバーンによく似ている ▸ be closely examined 念入りに調べられる ▸ listen closely 注意して聞く 3 近く , 接近して , 短く ▸ She died and was closely followed by her husband .彼女は死に, ほどなく彼女の夫もあとを追った ▸ a closely fought contest 接戦 ▸ be closely cut (頭髪が )短く刈られる .
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