closely
The adjective form is near (near by, or close). Adding -LY makes it an adverb, meaning "closely" or "almost."
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closely
That is the correct spelling of the adverb "nearly" (almost, closely).
almost, closely
Near refers to place meaning not far away, but close; nearly (adverb) means almost.
Both give the same meaning that is nearing to the answer or place.
Quite nearly
Yes, the Pomeranian breed is closely related to the German Spitz.
An A380 is nearly 5 times the size A300.
The word sought may be "nearly" (almost, or closely).
The Philippines is not nearly as industrialized. The economy is unstable.
Yes, there is a difference between monkeys and chimps. Monkeys have tails, while chimps do not. Chimps are also more closely related to humans than monkeys are.
It can, when it means "almost" (not all, not every person). The adverb nearly can also mean "more closely" (e.g. nearly related).