Closely and Softly

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Closely

Closely adverb - To a close degree.
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Softly and closely are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Softly" instead an adverb "Closely".
Nearby Words: close, closeness, closer

Softly

Softly adverb - With little weight or force.
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Closely and softly are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Closely" instead an adverb "Softly".
Nearby Words: soft, soften, softness, softie, softy

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  • Lord Roose Bolton from A Song of Ice and Fire might be the ultimate example of this trope - mild-mannered, courteous, and speaks so softly that others have to listen closely to hear anything he says.
    Source: Soft-Spoken Sadist
  • Music / Alabama Getting Crap Past the Radar: If you listen closely to the ending of "When We Make Love", you can hear Randy moaning softly as the keyboard is playing.
    Source: Music / Alabama
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