| Main Entry: | closely |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | approximately, carefully |
Synonyms: |
by the skin of one's teeth, exactly, firmly, hard, heedfully, in conjunction with, intently, intimately, jointly, meticulously, mindfully, minutely, nearly, punctiliously, scrupulously, searchingly, sharply, similarly, strictly, thoughtfully |
| Main Entry: | approximately |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | nearly |
Synonyms: |
about, almost, around, ballpark figure, bordering on, circa, close to, closely, comparatively, generally, in the ballpark, in the neighborhood of, in the region of, in the vicinity of, just about, loosely, more or less, most, much, not far from, not quite, proximately, relatively, roughly, upwards of, very close |
Antonyms: |
accurately, clearly, definitely, exactly, precisely |
| Main Entry: | hard |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | with determination |
Synonyms: |
assiduously, closely, diligently, doggedly, earnestly, exhaustively, industriously, intensely, intensively, intently, painstakingly, persistently, searchingly, sharply, steadily, strenuously, thoroughly, unremittingly, untiringly |
Antonyms: |
unenthusiastically |
| Main Entry: | intently |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | with concentration |
Synonyms: |
attentively, closely, fixedly, hard, keenly, searchingly, sharply, steadily, watchfully |
Antonyms: |
distractedly |
| Main Entry: | nearly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | almost |
Synonyms: |
about, all but, approaching, approximately, as good as, circa, close but no cigar, closely, give or take a little, in effect, in essence, in substance, in the ballpark, in the neighborhood, just about, more or less, most, much, nearabout, not quite, practically, pretty near, roughly, round, roundly, some, somewhere, upwards of, virtually, well-nigh, within a little |
| Main Entry: | next |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | immediately after in time, space, order |
Synonyms: |
after, afterward, afterwhile, behind, by and by, closely, coming up, following, later, latterly, next off, subsequently, thereafter |
Antonyms: |
earlier, preceding, previous |
| Main Entry: | together |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | as a group; all at once |
Synonyms: |
all together, as one, at one fell swoop, closely, coincidentally, collectively, combined, commonly, concertedly, concomitantly, concurrently, conjointly, contemporaneously, en masse, hand in glove, hand in hand, in a body, in concert, in cooperation, in one breath, in sync, in unison, jointly, mutually, on the beat, side by side, simultaneously, synchronically, unanimously, unitedly, with one accord, with one voice, with the beat |
Antonyms: |
apart, individually, separately |
| Main Entry: | well |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | happily, pleasantly; capably |
Synonyms: |
ably, accurately, adeptly, adequately, admirably, agreeably, attentively, capitally, carefully, closely, commendably, competently, completely, conscientiously, correctly, effectively, efficiently, excellently, expertly, famously, favorably, fully, in a satisfactory manner, irreproachably, nicely, proficiently, profoundly, properly, rightly, satisfactorily, skillfully, smoothly, soundly, splendidly, strongly, successfully, suitably, thoroughly, with skill |
| Notes: | using good as an adverb in place of well ("she dances real good," "he did good") is nonstandard usage - so, it would be best to say "she dances very well," "he did well" well is an adverb to describe an activity; good is an adjective to describe a condition or state |
Antonyms: |
badly, incapably, unpleasantly |
| Main Entry: | strictly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | rigidly |
Synonyms: |
closely, factually, rigorously, stringently, surely |
| Main Entry: | synchronously |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | together |
Synonyms: |
all at once, all together, as one, at one fell swoop, closely, coincidentally, collectively, combined, commonly, concertedly, concomitantly, concurrently, conjointly, contemporaneously, en masse, hand in glove, hand in hand, in a body, in concert, in cooperation, in one breath, in sync, in unison, jointly, mutually, on the beat, side by side, simultaneously, synchronically, unanimously, unitedly, with one accord, with one voice, with the beat |