closely

Definitions

In a way that involves being near in space or time.

With careful attention or thorough detail.

In a way that shows a strong connection or intimate relationship.

Examples

The detective examined the evidence very closely to find any hidden clues.

The two companies have been working closely together to develop the new software.

Synonyms

intimately tightly near attentively densely strictly firmly

Antonyms

loosely distantly remotely vaguely sparsely carelessly separately