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Webster 1913 Edition
Closely
Close′ly
,adv.
1.
In a close manner.
2.
Secretly; privately.
[Obs.]
That nought she did but wayle, and often steepe
Her dainty couch with tears which
Her dainty couch with tears which
closely
she did weepe. Spenser.
Webster 1828 Edition
Closely
CLOSELY
, adv.1.
In a close, compact manner; with the parts united, or pressed together, so as to leave no vent; as a crucible closely luted.2.
Nearly; with little space intervening; applied to space or time; as, to follow closely at ones heels; one event follows closely upon another.3.
Intently; attentively; with the mind or thoughts fixed; with near inspection; as, to look or attend closely.4.
Secretly; slyly.5.
With near affection, attachment or interest; intimately; as, men closely connected in friendship; nations closely allied by treaty.6.
Strictly; within close limits; without communication abroad; as a prisoner closely confined.7.
With strict adherence to the original; as, to translate closely.