Adverb

(en-adv)

In a full manner; without lack or defect.

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In a full degree; to a full extent.

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The lobule margins, furthermore, are arched away from the lobe, with the consequence that (when fully inflated) the abaxial leaf surface forms the interior lining of the lobule.

As a minimum; at least.

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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.