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closely adverb. LME.
[from CLOSE adjective + -LY2.]
In a close manner; so as to be or make close.
Shakespeare Hamlet We have closely sent for Hamlet hither. Oxford English Dictionary Henry was closely confined in the Tower. D. H. Lawrence He followed her closely. J. Buchan A sheet of yellowish parchment, covered closely with Greek characters. J. Cary He listened closely to the details of fashionable life. G. Greene He leant closely to the canvas. J. Mitchell The men were in closely tailored slacks or jeans.