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closely
Adverb
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If something is closely related, linked, or involved it is strongly so.
The birds on this island are closely related to those on the mainland.
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If you watch something closely, you watch it very carefully.
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If you work closely with somebody, you cooperate a lot in the work.
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If one thing follows another closely, they are close in space or time.
analogous
Adjective
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When mathx/math is analogous to mathy/math, it is similar to mathy/math.
Using that little broom to sweep this big floor is analogous to using a candle to cook dinner for 40 people.
The development of the new DVD with multiple formats is analogous to the video wars between beta and VHS.