The ice cream truck drove closely past our house, and my entire family suddenly gained Olympic-level running skills.
The cookie jar watched me closely as I tiptoed by, pretending I didn’t totally want five cookies.
I watched the pizza slice closely in the microwave, the way a scientist watches a very important experiment.
I read the cereal box closely and learned it has vitamins, minerals, and exactly zero toy dinosaurs inside.
Our dog sat closely next to Grandma at dinner, in case gravity made her meatballs fall off the plate.
A boy finds a small bird on the wet path. He looks closely, then bends down closely with his warm hand. He moves the bird closely to a box, covers it closely with a cloth, and watches closely as the bird breathes. The bird opens its eyes and hops; the boy laughs and feels safe.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: B1 Intermediate
This word is at the B1 level, which means it’s important for understanding and discussing familiar topics like work, school, or leisure. Words at this level help you express your thoughts, opinions, and experiences with more detail.
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