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Closely vs Hardwired - What's the difference?

closely | hardwired |

As an adverb closely

is in a close manner.

As an adjective hardwired is

(electronics) designed to perform a specific task.

closely

English

Adverb

(en-adv)
  • In a close manner.
  • Finnish and Estonian are closely related languages.
    The borderline between East and West Berlin was very closely guarded.
    The chairs are too closely spaced.
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  • (obsolete) secretly; privately
  • * Spenser
  • That nought she did but wayle, and often steepe / Her dainty couch with tears which closely she did weepe.

    hardwired

    English

    Alternative forms

    * hard wired, hard-wired

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (electronics) Designed to perform a specific task.
  • (electronic communications) Of devices, closely or tightly coupled.
  • (computing) Having a fixed placement (on a screen format for example.)
  • Not changeable.
  • In humans and animals, genetically determined, instinctive behavior, as opposed to learned behavior.
  • See also

    * hard code