closely

eng, engstens

Mit einer starken Verbindung oder großer Ähnlichkeit.

In einfachem Englisch: With a strong connection or a great deal of similarity.

• These two languages are closely related.
• Health is closely linked to diet.
• Her voice closely resembles her sister’s.

Synonyme: strongly, intimately

Gegenteile: loosely

Häufige Wendungen: closely related, closely linked, closely resemble

aufmerksam, genau

Mit sorgfältiger Aufmerksamkeit auch für kleine Einzelheiten.

In einfachem Englisch: With careful attention to small details.

• Watch closely as I fold the paper.
• She examined the map closely.
• Listen closely to the next announcement.

Synonyme: carefully, attentively

Häufige Wendungen: watch closely, look closely, closely examine

eng

Bei der Zusammenarbeit mit häufigem Kontakt und gemeinsamem Einsatz.

In einfachem Englisch: With frequent contact and shared effort when working with someone.

• We work closely with local schools.
• The two teams cooperated closely.
• Doctors and nurses must work closely together.

So benutzt man es: work closely with someone (Our designer works closely with the sales team.)

Synonyme: collaboratively

Häufige Wendungen: work closely, cooperate closely, closely with someone

dicht, kurz darauf

Mit nur wenig räumlichem oder zeitlichem Abstand zwischen aufeinanderfolgenden Dingen.

In einfachem Englisch: With little distance or time between one thing and another.

• A dog followed closely behind me.
• The houses are closely spaced.
• The announcement was closely followed by a second warning.

Synonyme: nearby

Häufige Wendungen: follow closely, closely behind, closely spaced