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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.
equal
Adjective
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The same in shape, size, or number.
The number of people inside of the store is equal to the number of people outside of the store.
equal
Noun
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Someone who has the same rights as somebody else.
I'm your teacher, not your equal.
equal
Verb
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If mathx/math equals mathy/math, mathx/math and mathy/math have the same value.
Two plus two equals four.