closely

adverb ! Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about closely at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

1. In a close relation or position in time or space.

   the onsets were closely timed

2. In an attentive manner.

   he remained close on his guard

3. In a close manner.

   the two phenomena are intimately connected