Almost and Closely

Almost

Almost adverb - Very close to but not completely.

Closely and almost are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Closely" instead an adverb "Almost".

Closely

Closely adverb - To a close degree.
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Synonyms for Closely

Almost and closely are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Almost" instead an adverb "Closely".

Nearby Words: close, closeness, closer

Both words in one sentence

  • Prior to this Frodo had been living with various other relatives; justified in that almost all Hobbits seem to be rather closely related.
    Source: Nephewism
  • Both Buck and Rayford, by working very closely with the Antichrist, helping him constantly, refusing to inform anyone of who he really is, and not doing a thing to stop him, are well past "Designated Hero" and into "Designated Not-The Dragon," which they would be in almost any story.
  • Film / The Lord of the Rings There is quite a lot of gore if you watch closely, but the gushing blood is almost indistinguishable from the grime and filth the orcs are covered in.
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