intimately
Translation
intimately, closely, personally
Examples
They know each other intimately.
They know each other intimately.
The two subjects are intimately connected.
The two subjects are intimately connected.
Grammar Patterns
((verb)) intimately to do sth. in a close or detailed way They know each other intimately.
intimately ((adjective/participle)) closely related or connected The two subjects are intimately connected.
Similar Words
Synonyms: closely, personally, deeply; Antonyms: distantly, formally, superficially
Etymology
Derived from 'intimate' + the adverbial suffix '-ly'. 'Intimate' comes from Latin 'intimus' (inmost).
Memory Tips
It's the adverb form of 'intimate'. If you know something 'intimately', you know it on an 'inmost' or deep level.