intimately
Translation
closely, in detail, personally
Examples
They know each other intimately.
They know each other intimately.
The two issues are intimately connected.
The two issues are intimately connected.
Grammar Patterns
((verb)) intimately to do (sth.) closely They know each other intimately.
intimately ((connected/linked)) closely related The two issues are intimately connected.
Similar Words
Synonyms: closely, personally, thoroughly; Antonyms: distantly, superficially
Etymology
From the adjective 'intimate' plus the adverb-forming suffix '-ly'.
Memory Tips
This is the adverb form of 'intimate'. If something is intimate, it is done intimately.