closely
US /ˈkloʊs.li/
UK /ˈkloʊs.li/

1.
de cerca, estrechamente
in a close manner; near in space or time
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The two cars followed each other closely.
Los dos coches se siguieron de cerca.
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He sat closely beside her.
Se sentó cerca de ella.
2.
detenidamente, atentamente
with careful attention; thoroughly
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The detective examined the evidence closely.
El detective examinó la evidencia detenidamente.
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We need to monitor the situation closely.
Necesitamos monitorear la situación de cerca.