Definitions For Closely

adverb

  • In a close relation or position in time or space
  • In a close manner
  • In an attentive manner

verb

  • To move (a door, window, etc.) so that things cannot pass through an opening
  • To cover the opening of (something)
  • To bring together the parts or edges of (something open)
  • At or to a short distance or time away

noun

  • Near in space : not far away or distant
  • Near in time
  • Very similar : almost the same

Is Closely a Scrabble Word?

Words With Friends YES
Scrabble US YES
Scrabble UK YES
English International (SOWPODS) YES
Scrabble Global YES
Enable1 Dictionary YES

Points in Different Games

Scrabble
12
Words with Friends
14

The word Closely is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words with Friends

Examples of Closely in a Sentence

  • We had better close the windows; it looks like it's going to rain.
  • I forgot to close the gate.
  • She was having trouble closing the drawer.
  • We're not there yet, but we're getting close.
  • We stood close together to stay warm.
  • Christmas is getting closer and will soon be here.
  • Don't drive so close to the car in front of you.
  • He told me to stay close as we walked through the crowd.
  • The time for a decision is drawing closer.

Synonyms for Closely

Antonyms for Closely

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