Definitions
- Describing a focused and concentrated attention on something. - Referring to a deep interest or curiosity in a particular subject or activity. - Talking about a deliberate and purposeful action or behavior.
- Describing a careful and thorough examination of something. - Referring to a strong connection or relationship between two things or people. - Talking about a proximity or nearness in space or time.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a high level of attention or focus.
- 2Both words can be used to describe a deliberate and purposeful action or behavior.
- 3Both words can be used as adverbs to modify verbs.
What is the difference?
- 1Focus: Intently emphasizes a deep and concentrated attention, while closely emphasizes a careful and thorough examination.
- 2Interest: Intently implies a strong interest or curiosity in a particular subject or activity, while closely implies a strong connection or relationship between two things or people.
- 3Proximity: Closely can refer to physical proximity or nearness in space or time, while intently does not have this connotation.
- 4Usage: Intently is more commonly used to describe mental or emotional states, while closely is more commonly used to describe physical or relational states.
- 5Formality: Intently is more formal than closely and is often used in academic or professional contexts.
Remember this!
Intently and closely both describe a high level of attention or focus, but they differ in their emphasis and usage. Intently implies a deep interest or curiosity in a particular subject or activity, while closely implies a careful and thorough examination or a strong connection or relationship between two things or people. Additionally, intently is more formal and is often used in academic or professional contexts, while closely is more versatile and can be used in various contexts.
