Definitions
- Describing a close relationship or connection between people. - Referring to paying attention to details or being thorough in examining something. - Talking about being near or in proximity to something or someone.
- Describing a deep and personal connection between people. - Referring to having a detailed knowledge or understanding of something. - Talking about being physically close or involved with someone in a romantic or sexual way.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a close connection or relationship.
- 2Both words can be used to talk about paying attention to details or being thorough.
- 3Both words can refer to physical closeness or proximity.
What is the difference?
- 1Depth: Intimately implies a deeper and more personal connection than closely.
- 2Knowledge: Intimately suggests a detailed knowledge or understanding, while closely emphasizes paying attention to details.
- 3Romantic connotation: Intimately can refer to a romantic or sexual relationship, while closely does not have this connotation.
- 4Usage: Closely is more commonly used in everyday language, while intimately is less common and more specific in its usage.
Remember this!
Closely and intimately both describe a close connection or relationship, but they differ in depth, knowledge, and connotation. Closely refers to a close relationship or paying attention to details, while intimately implies a deeper and more personal connection, often with a detailed knowledge or understanding. Additionally, intimately can also have a romantic or sexual connotation. Closely is more commonly used in everyday language, while intimately is less common and more specific in its usage.
