Definition of closely

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • closely is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 12
  • closely is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 12
  • closely is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 14

Definition of closely


  • in a close manner (adverb)

    Synonyms

    1. intimately
    2. nearly
  • in an attentive manner (adverb)

    Synonyms

    1. close
    2. tight
  • in a close relation or position in time or space ()

    Examples

    1. the onsets were closely timed
    2. houses set closely together
    3. was closely involved in monitoring daily progress

See definition of closely in Merriam Webster