Synonyms of adv closely

3 senses of closely

Sense 1
closely -- (in a close relation or position in time or space; "the onsets were closely timed"; "houses set closely together"; "was closely involved in monitoring daily progress")

Sense 2
close, closely, tight -- (in an attentive manner; "he remained close on his guard")

Sense 3
closely, intimately, nearly -- (in a close manner; "the two phenomena are intimately connected"; "the person most nearly concerned")