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closely

US /ˈkloʊsli/

adverb Core · B1 Kinh doanh chung

Definition

in a close relation or position in time or space

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

Our sales team works closely with the marketing department.

Word Family

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AdverbAdv
closely gốc

Synonyms

  • tightlyin a tight or constricted manner
  • attentivelywith attention; in an attentive manner
  • thoroughlyin an exhaustive manner

Collocations

  • Easy watch the toddler play closely outside
    to watch the toddler play closely outside, meaning to look attentively
  • Medium monitor budget milestones and deadlines closely
    to monitor budget milestones and deadlines closely, meaning to keep tabs on; keep an eye on; keep under surveillance
  • Hard work closely with regulatory compliance bodies
    to work closely with regulatory compliance bodies, meaning to exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
  • Very Hard closely scrutinize transactions under forensic audit
    describing closely scrutinize transactions under forensic audit (in a close relation or position in time or space)

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