Nearby Words
Closely
[v. klohz; adj., adv. klohs or, for 51, klohz; n. klohz for 59, 60, 63–65, 67, 68, klohs for 61, 62, 66] 
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closely
[v. klohz; adj., adv. klohs or, for 51, klohz; n. klohz for 59, 60, 63–65, 67, 68, klohs for 61, 62, 66]
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| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | approximately, carefully |
| Synonyms: | by the skin of one's teeth, exactly, firmly, hard, heedfully, in conjunction with, intently, intimately, jointly, meticulously, mindfully, minutely, nearly, punctiliously, scrupulously, searchingly, sharply, similarly, strictly, thoughtfully |
| Main Entry: | hard |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | with determination |
| Synonyms: | assiduously, closely, diligently, doggedly, earnestly, exhaustively, industriously, intensely, intensively, intently, painstakingly, persistently, searchingly, sharply, steadily, strenuously, thoroughly, unremittingly, untiringly |
| Antonyms: | unenthusiastically |
| Main Entry: | intently |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | with concentration |
| Synonyms: | attentively, closely, fixedly, hard, keenly, searchingly, sharply, steadily, watchfully |
| Antonyms: | distractedly |
| Main Entry: | nearly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | almost |
| Synonyms: | about, all but, approaching, approximately, as good as, circa, close but no cigar, closely, give or take a little, in effect, in essence, in substance, in the ballpark, in the neighborhood, just about, more or less, most, much, nearabout, not quite, practically, pretty near, roughly, round, roundly, some, somewhere, upwards of, virtually, well-nigh, within a little |
| Main Entry: | next |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | immediately after in time, space, order |
| Synonyms: | after, afterward, afterwhile, behind, by and by, closely, coming up, following, later, latterly, next off, subsequently, thereafter |
| Antonyms: | earlier, preceding, previous |
| Main Entry: | together |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | as a group; all at once |
| Synonyms: | all together, as one, at one fell swoop, closely, coincidentally, collectively, combined, commonly, concertedly, concomitantly, concurrently, conjointly, contemporaneously, en masse, hand in glove, hand in hand, in a body, in concert, in cooperation, in one breath, in sync, in unison, jointly, mutually, on the beat, side by side, simultaneously, synchronically, unanimously, unitedly, with one accord, with one voice, with the beat |
| Antonyms: | apart, individually, separately |
| Main Entry: | well |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | happily, pleasantly; capably |
| Synonyms: | ably, accurately, adeptly, adequately, admirably, agreeably, attentively, capitally, carefully, closely, commendably, competently, completely, conscientiously, correctly, effectively, efficiently, excellently, expertly, famously, favorably, fully, in a satisfactory manner, irreproachably, nicely, proficiently, profoundly, properly, rightly, satisfactorily, skillfully, smoothly, soundly, splendidly, strongly, successfully, suitably, thoroughly, with skill |
| Notes: | using good as an adverb in place of well ("she dances real good," "he did good") is nonstandard usage - so, it would be best to say "she dances very well," "he did well" well is an adverb to describe an activity; good is an adjective to describe a condition or state |
| Antonyms: | badly, incapably, unpleasantly |
| Main Entry: | strictly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | rigidly |
| Synonyms: | closely, factually, rigorously, stringently, surely |
| Main Entry: | synchronously |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | together |
| Synonyms: | all at once, all together, as one, at one fell swoop, closely, coincidentally, collectively, combined, commonly, concertedly, concomitantly, concurrently, conjointly, contemporaneously, en masse, hand in glove, hand in hand, in a body, in concert, in cooperation, in one breath, in sync, in unison, jointly, mutually, on the beat, side by side, simultaneously, synchronically, unanimously, unitedly, with one accord, with one voice, with the beat |
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